The Factional speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ehie Ogerenye Edison, has resigned as Member of the State House of Assembly.
Edison announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He cited personal reasons for his decision.
The letter read, “This is to formally notify you of my voluntary resignation as Speaker and Member of the 10* 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.”
Edison is a loyalist of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
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.