The ongoing crisis in Rivers State politics has taken a new dimension as the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Zacchaeus Adangor, has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Similanayi Fubara.
Adangor also informed Governor Fubara in his resignation letter dated December 14, 2023, that he chose not to serve in the government out of personal conviction.
Adangor, who was a member of Fubara’s predecessor Nyesom Wike’s government, expressed gratitude to the governor for recognizing his suitability for the position.
It is instructive to note that Adangor’s resignation comes on the heels of the demolition of the State House of Assembly at the instance of Fubara and presentation of the 2024 budget to four pro-Fubara lawmakers led by Edison Ehie.
Adangor’s resignation letter reads in part, “I hereby give Your Excellency Notice of my resignation as the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State with effect from the date of this letter.
“For the avoidance of doubt, my resignation from the said office is based purely on personal principles.
“I wish to thank Your Excellency for the opportunity and privilege granted me to serve in your administration as a member of the Cabinet.
“My family and I are indebted to Your Excellency in gratitude.
“I wish your Excellency a successful tenure.Please accept the assurances of my highest regards always.”
Below is the resignation letter
