In a significant political shift in Akwa Ibom, three commissioners have tendered their resignations following Governor Umo Eno’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Out of the 26 lawmakers in the state House of Assembly, 15 have chosen to remain with the PDP, while 11 have opted…
Three commissioners in Akwa Ibom have resigned their appointments following Governor Umo Eno’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Also, out of 26 lawmakers in the state House of Assembly, 15 members have refused to join Eno in APC, while 11 members reluctantly followed. The…
Dr Mohammed Shehu, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has charged newly appointed members of the commission to exude diligence and patriotism in the discharge of their duties. Shehu made the call on Tuesday at the ongoing three-day retreat for new members of the commission holding in Uyo. He urged the new…
Gov Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has suspended three commissioners for one month over absenteeism from the state Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on March 17. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected commissioners are: Messrs Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment) and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development). The state Commissioner…
