BREAKING: Two Rivers Commissioners Resign Over “Toxic” Work Environment

Two commissioners in Rivers State have resigned from the state cabinet citing a toxic work environment under the government of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

In the latest development, the State Commissioner for Housing, Gift Worlu resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Worlu’s resignation comes just after the state Commissioner for Education, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom also tendered his resignation from the Fubara cabinet.

In a letter addressed to Governor Fubara, through the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, Worlu cited a “toxic” work environment, as well as the alleged attempt to merge the executive and legislative arms of government as his reason for resignation.

His letter states, “I write to formally resign my appointment as the Honourable Commissioner of Housing.

“One of the most difficult decision in my life yet, it is precipitated by the toxic atmosphere that has characterised our working relationship, especially the smouldering arbitrariness of decisions and actions, induding the attempt to fuse the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State.

“I thank you for the opportunity to serve in your government and wish you the best as you continue to steer the ship of state.

”Kindly accept assurances of my esteemed regards.”

GWG.ng earlier reported that the Rivers Commissioner for Education, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom on Wednesday resigned as a member of the State Executive Council.

Mmom had in his own resignation also alleged that he resigned because of the toxic working environment in the Rivers State government.

GWG.ng reports that with the two Rivers commissioners having resigned that the state is now poised for a showdown between the Fubara and forces of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

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