December 31, (THEWILL) – Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Edison Ogerenye Ehie, has resigned his position.
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.
Dated Assembly 29, the letter reads: “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.
THEWILL reports that the development might not be unconnected with the peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike.
The President had in an 8-point resolution, directed that Martins Chike Amaewhule be recognised as the speaker of the House.
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