The political crisis in Rivers State between Governor Sim Fubara and FCT minister Nyesom Wike continue festering as the number of commissioners that resigned has increased to nine.
Those resigned are believed to be loyalists of the former governor, who he personally nominated for his predecessor, Governor Fubara.
Out of the nine commissioners, five served under Wike’s administration in the same capacity, while Woke was Wike’s Chief of Staff for eight years.
See the full list below:
1.Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN).
2. Commissioner for Works, Dr Des George-Kelly
3. Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Woke.
4. Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mrs Inime Aguma.
5. Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu.
6. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom.
7. Commissioner for Housing, Dr Gift Worlu.
8. Commissioner for Transport, Dr Jacobson Nbina
9. Commissioner for Environment, Austin Ben-Chioma resigned.
