Honourable Edison Ehie, Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker who thwarted the impeachment of governor Siminalayi Fubara, has officially resigned from his position.
Edison also quitted as a member of the State House of Assembly representing Ahoada-East Constituency II.
His resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), professor Mahmood Yakubu.
The letter reads, “This is to formally notify you of my voluntary resignation as Speaker and Member of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly representing Ahoada – East Constituency II with effect from the date of this letter.
“I wish to deeply appreciate my colleagues and the people of my Constituency for the rare opportunity to serve and hope to continue to give my utmost best in service to Rivers State subsequently.
“Kindly accept the assurances of my highest esteem at all times,” the letter reads.
Meanwhile, Ehie’s resignation is coming after President Bola Tinubu brokered peace between governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Barrister Nysom Wike who have been at war with each other over who controls the party’s structure in the State.
Recall that Tinubu in the 8-point resolution directed that Martins Chike Amaewhule be recognised as the Speaker of the House while the actions taken by Edison such as budget presentation should be annulled.