The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacheaus Adangor, has tendered his resignation in a letter dated November 14, 2023, addressed to Governor Sim Fubara.
In the communication, he clarified that his departure from the office is driven by personal principles.
The letter expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the administration, with Adangor acknowledging the privilege granted to him and his family.
Adangor, previously a cabinet member under former Governor Nyesom Wike, was re-appointed by Governor Fubara.
Speculations had arisen during the state’s early crisis suggesting the former Attorney General, perceived as an ally of the current Minister of FCT, was dismissed by the governor; however, the state government denied these rumors.
The situation in Rivers State escalated when the government demolished the legislative chamber, justifying the action by citing safety concerns following a recent explosion and fire incident.
Meanwhile, four lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara conducted a plenary at the Government House, Port Harcourt, amidst the ongoing demolition.
Earlier that week, 27 House members elected on the Peoples Democratic Party platform defected to the All Progressives Congress, vowing to reject any requests for approval from the governor.
They attributed their defection to party division over the tussle for the position of the National Secretary, as outlined in letters presented to factional Speaker Martin Amaewhule during the House session on Monday.
