Also yesterday, the 27 members of the House of Assembly, who on Monday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), sat at the auditorium of the Assembly quarters.
This is despite the demolition of the House of Assembly complex by the government and an ex-parte injunction granted by Justice Justice M.W. Danagogo.
On Tuesday, relying on the injunction, four members of the House met, received and passed Governor Fubara’s 2024 Appropriation Bill.
The governor signed the Bill on Thursday.
As the Appropriation Bill signing ceremony was underway, the news of the resignation of key commissioners, including Attorney-General and Justice Commissioner, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor filtered in.
Others who resigned are George Kelly-Alabor (Works), Isaac Kamalu (Finance), Emeka Woke (Special Duties), Inime Aguma (Special Welfare and Rehabilitation) and Prince Chinedu Nmom (Education).
Kelly-Alabor, who held the same position during Wike’s administration, said his decision to quit was anchored on conscience, personal principles and professional ethics.
While thanking Fubara for the opportunity to serve the state, he said he decided to resign after deep introspection.
Woke, who was the Chief of Staff under Wike’s administration, confirmed his resignation, but did not give a reason.
Aguma cited personal matters and “other pressing commitments..”