Pro-Fubara Speaker, Edison Ehie, May Emerge As Chief Of Staff After Resignation From Rivers State House Of Assembly

There strong 8ndications that Rt Hon Edison Ehie, Speaker of the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Sim Fubara, who on Sunday resigned as member representing Ahoada East in the Assembly, may emerged as the new Chief of Staff to the Governor.

His notice of resignation was contained in a letter dated 29th December 2023 and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

“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 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,” the letter reads.

The lawmaker did not give any reason for his resignation but political analysts believe it may not be unconnected with the recent peace deal brokered between Fubara and his estranged political godfather, FCT Minister Nyesome Wike, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

BIGPEN NIGERIA (https://bigpenngr.com) understands that Ehie is likely to be name as the new Chief of Staff to the governor in the days ahead.