Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ehie Ogerenye Edison, the embattled speaker of a faction within the Rivers State House of Assembly, has reportedly resigned.
The sudden departure adds to the already turbulent political tension in the state.
Edison, a loyalist of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He cited personal reasons for his decision.
Just weeks ago, 27 lawmakers loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This incident led to a power struggle between the two factions, with the PDP pushing for the defectors’ seats to be declared vacant.
Edison’s resignation comes amidst tensions between Fubara and Wike, both allegedly vying for control of the state’s political structure. Earlier in the month, President Bola Tinubu intervened in the conflict, urging both factions to maintain peace.
Waoh! This is rare, an African, a Nigerian for that matter, resigning his membership of a state assembly. I think I respect this man, if his resignation is done in good faith and in the best interest of Rivers State.
This is a resignation with bigger offer
Let us not be deceived this is politics
No politician resigns for the interest of Nigeria
This is Nigeria for you.
But with time all masquerade will be unveiling by event to show who is inside the masquerade.
The man is eyeing a bigger one. I hope I am wrong
I commend you for that ok
This man is honourable indeed and respectable/ this is what INEC chairman and Tinubu himself supposed to have done after a lot of crimes have been discovered against them but because of greed they can’t do it
Lets keep our fingers crossed
Only gangsterism beyond him could prompt such hasty decision and step to safe himself and his family what could befall him. Rivers state is back to palm of Wike. He can now mould a smooth defection of Fubara. The script is gradually unfolding and jigsaw fitting appropriately. Kudos to the Jagaban 1 and 2
And you are happy? Speaking like a slave but 2024 shall disappoint you and your likes.
Fake news of the new year 2024