PORT HARCOURT – The politica crisis in Rivers State has taken an entirely new dimension as the court recognised speaker loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Hon. Ehie Ogerenye Edison, has tendered his resignation, while quitting as a member of the State House of Assembly.
Ehie in a letter addressed to the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also said 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.
“Kindly accept the assurances of my highest esteem at all times,” the letter reads.
Sundiata Post notes that this development might not be unconnected with the resolution reached by the Governor and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike brokered by President Bola Tinubu.
The president in the 8-point resolution directed that Hon. Martins Chike Amaewhule be recognised as the speaker of the House while the actions taken by Edison such as budget presentation be repeated.
