The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Deputy Governorship Candidate in 2023 general election, in Cross River State, Dr Emana Duke Ambroose-Amawhe, has resigned her membership from the party.

In a letter dated March 28,2025, and addressed to the chairman of Edem Odo Ward, in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River State, the former Deputy Governorship Candidate, explained that the resignation was with immediate effect.

She said her decision to leave the party was not made lightly, but she remained committed to serving her community and contributing to the progress of Cross River State and the nation in other capacities.

In her words, “i am writing to formally resign my membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.

“I sincerely appreciate the opportunity given to me over time to contribute my quota to the growth of the party and the chance to serve as the Deputy Governorship Candidate in the last general elections.

“It was a privilege to be part of the PDP’s vision and engage with our people in meaningful ways. However, after much reflection in light of the current state of affairs within the party, I believe it is time for me to move on.

“This decision was not made lightly, but I remain committed to serving my community and contributing to the progress of our state and nation in other capacities.

“I appreciate the relationships and experiences gained during my time with the party and wish the PDP success in its future endeavours.”

Amawhe was the Deputy Governorship Candidate to Senator Sandy Onor in Cross River State during the 2023 elections.

She was also an aspirant to the House of Representatives for the Bakassi/Akpabuyo/Calabar South Federal Constituency on the platform of the PDP.

The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, has resigned his appointment.

The resignation of the HoS, who served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator and obtained by newsmen on Tuesday morning.

The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), thanked Nwaeke for his service to him within the short period since he assumed office and wished him well in his future endeavours.

The statement reads, “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, is saddened to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr George Nwaeke, FCA, Mni.

“His Excellency, the Administrator appreciates the immense contributions he has shown this administration in the short period he served and wishes him well in his future endeavours.”

Meanwhile, Ibas has appointed Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government.

Worika’s appointment was also contained in a statement from the office of the Sole Administrator also obtained on Tuesday morning.

The statement reads, “His Excellency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.) CFR, the Administrator of Rivers State, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG).

“His appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during rigorous selection process.

“Professor Worika’s distinguished career spans academia, international legal practice, and high-level policy advisory roles, making him uniquely qualified to support the administrator in the onerous task of achieving Mr President’s mandate. His appointment takes immediate effect.

“Professor Worika’s appointment reflects the administrator’s commitment to harnessing the great human capital of the Rivers’ people to work with him to achieve the much-needed peace, stability and security.”

The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Isuikwuato LGA of Abia State, Okechukwu Okorie, has resigned from his position as Chief of Staff to Lucky Johnson, the lawmaker representing Isuikwuato Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly.

Lucky Johnson, who was previously a member of the PDP, left the party this week to join the Labour Party, citing internal crises within PDP and his admiration for Governor Alex Otti’s performance as his reasons.

However, in reaction to the development, Okechukwu Okorie, who also serves as the chairman of PDP in Isuikwuato, resigned from his role as Johnson’s Chief of Staff.

In his resignation letter, Okorie stated: “I submit my resignation from the position of your Chief of Staff, effective today, 25th March 2025, due to political differences.

“I have come to the conclusion that the political direction you have taken does not align with my personal values and principles as a committed member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

“As a result, it has become clear that stepping down from my role as your Chief of Staff is the most appropriate course of action.”

Okorie, who also serves as the chairman of all PDP local government chairmen in Abia State, reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the party.

Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

“This is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” Meranda read her resignation letter out at the plenary Monday on afternoon,” she said at a special plenary on Monday.

Meranda assumed office on January 13, 2025, following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

Despite her brief tenure, lawmakers lauded her ability to lead effectively and foster a positive atmosphere in the Assembly.

Meranda resigned alongside all principal officers appointed with her.

Meranda resigned after a meeting with high-ranking All Progressives Congress members to address the leadership crisis.

The crisis began on January 13, 2025, when Mudashiru Obasa was removed as Speaker by two-thirds of the 40-member house due to alleged misconduct.

Meranda, Obasa’s deputy, became the first female Speaker in the state.

However, Obasa rejected his removal, citing improper procedure and militarisation of the assembly complex.

On February 27, 2025, Obasa arrived at the Assembly Complex, escorted by armed, uniformed security operatives.

He insisted he remained the Speaker, rejecting his removal.

His colleagues, however, reaffirmed their loyalty to Meranda.

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Former Labour Party, LP, Presidential Campaign Council, spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, has officially resigned from the party.

Okonkwo said his resignation from the party will take effect from February 25, 2025.

In a statement he issued, the Nollywood veteran said LP has been impacted by ongoing internal conflicts and challenges in leadership.

He vowed to join other well-meaning Nigerians to chart a way forward for the country in the area of governance.

The statement reads: “My entrance to politics is for good governance, and I will continue to work for it to ensure that Nigeria becomes a great country of incorruptible men. This aim can no longer be realised within Labour Party as presently constituted.

“This resignation takes effect from the 25th of February, 2025, which marks the second anniversary of the presidential election of 2023, after which I will be at liberty to join other well-meaning, and like minded Nigerians in charting a great future of good governance for this great country blessed by God.”

Former director general of All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Awareness Council in Yobe State, Hon Sa’idu Hassan Jakusko, has dumped the APC citing poor treatment by the APC-led administration in the state.

Jakusko, who worked for the Yobe state Governor Hon Mai Mala Buni, in Jakusko local government area of the state, disclosed his exit from the party after submitting a letter of resignation, addressed to the APC ward chairman in the local government area.

“I write to formally announce my resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yobe State, effective immediately.”

He said his decision to leave the party was  not made lightly, adding, “I have always valued my association with the APC and its mission to drive progress and development. However, I feel compelled to take this step due to some reasons.”

He added that after keeping faith with the party in 2019, some recent development in the party in his local government area and Yobe State conflicted with his core principles and values.

“I was an integral part of the campaign team that worked tirelessly, investing our time, resources, and energy to secure the victory of Hon. Mai Mala Buni as Governor of Yobe State.”

He expressed disappointment that, “Despite our relentless efforts and the success we achieved, I have not received any recognition or reward from the government over the past four years. Nevertheless, I continued to show patience and loyalty to the party.

“However, during the 2023 General elections, I faced numerous challenges. Despite these difficulties, I successfully mobilised and facilitated the defection of an estimated 600 individuals from various political parties, including PDP, APGA, AC, and the Labour Party, into the APC.”

He said, all these decampees were presented to the party leadership, including the APC chairman and other top officials. However, despite these significant contributions, no tangible support or recognition was extended to address ongoing challenges within his constituency.

“Meanwhile, I deeply appreciate the opportunities I have had to contribute to the growth and success of the party. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the leadership and my fellow members of the APC in Yobe State for their collaboration and support over the years.

“While I step away from the APC, my commitment to the development and progress of our community and the principles of democracy remains steadfast.

“Please accept my best wishes for the party’s continued success as you work toward achieving the aspirations of its members,” he wrote.