The embattled speaker of a faction within the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ehie Ogerenye Edison, has reportedly resigned, contributing to the heightened political tension in the state.
Edison, a loyalist of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, formally announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), citing personal reasons for his decision.
A few weeks ago, 27 lawmakers loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move triggered a power struggle between the factions, as the PDP sought to have the seats of the defectors declared vacant.
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Edison’s resignation occurs amid heightened tensions between Fubara and Wike, purportedly competing for control of the state’s political structure. President Bola Tinubu intervened earlier in the month, urging both factions to prioritize peace in the midst of the conflict.
