Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that the ongoing crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly has taken a new twist after the factional speaker loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ehie Ogerenye tendered his resignation, while also quitting as a member of the Assembly.
In a letter addressed to the National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ehie also stated that he has resigned as the member representing Ahoada-East Constituency II in the 10th Assembly.
“This is to formally notify you of my voluntary resignation as Speaker and Member of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly representing Ahoada – East Constituency II with effect from the date of this letter.
“I wish to deeply appreciate my colleagues and the people of my Constituency for the rare opportunity to serve and hope to continue to give my utmost best in service to Rivers State subsequently.
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“Kindly accept the assurances of my highest esteem at all times,” the letter reads.
The development came after President Bola Tinubu mediated between the Rivers Governor and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister.
Africa Today News, New York recalls that Tinubu in the 8-point resolution reached after his intervention directed that Martins Chike Amaewhule be recognised as the speaker of the house while the actions taken by Edison such as budget presentation be repeated.
In another report, the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has declared that it does not see any peace in the ‘President’s Peace Proclamation’ as regards the political crisis.
The statement by the forum follows a Christmas Day’s broadcast by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, where he pledged to fully implement the presidential peace agreement reached to resolve the ongoing political crisis in the state.