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Published on 2024-03-15 23:03:03
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s commissioner for works in Rivers state, George-Kelly Alabo, recently made headlines as he resigned from his position to take up an appointment offered to him by President Bola Tinubu. The news of Alabo’s resignation came just 24 hours after Tinubu appointed him as the Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), effectively hijacking him from Governor Fubara’s cabinet.
In his resignation letter addressed to Governor Fubara through the office of the secretary to the state government, Alabo cited the appointment by President Bola Tinubu as the reason for his decision to step down from his role as the commissioner for works. This move by Alabo has sparked discussions and speculation about the current political landscape in Rivers State.
Alabo’s decision to resign from Governor Fubara’s cabinet is not an isolated incident but rather a culmination of the ongoing political turmoil in the state. The rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, has been a major contributing factor to the instability and unrest in Rivers State. Alabo was reinstated as the works commissioner by Governor Fubara after initially resigning due to the political crisis in the state. He had also previously served as the commissioner of Works under former Governor Wike.
The political crisis in Rivers State began shortly after Governor Fubara took office, leading to a falling out between him and his supposed political godfather, Nyesom Wike. The situation escalated when the state house of assembly served Governor Fubara with an impeachment notice, resulting in a violent attack on parts of the assembly complex. President Tinubu intervened in the crisis and reportedly reached agreements with Governor Fubara to restore peace to the state.
The shift in allegiance of some lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has further complicated the political landscape. The call for Governor Fubara’s resignation by the APC caretaker committee chairman in the state, Tony Okocha, has added fuel to the fire. However, the state commissioner for information and orientation, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, defended Governor Fubara, stating that he remains the best governor in the state.
The resignation of George-Kelly Alabo and the broader political unrest in Rivers State highlight the complexities and power dynamics at play in Nigerian politics. The actions and decisions of key political figures like Governor Fubara, Nyesom Wike, and President Bola Tinubu have far-reaching implications for the state and its residents. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these power struggles will shape the future of Rivers State and its leadership.
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