Wike Second Loyalist; Isaac Kamalu Rejects Gov Fubara’s Redeployment Resigns From The Rivers State Executive Council

In a surprising turn of events, Isaac Kamalu, the Commissioner for Finance in Rivers State, has resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet. This comes in the wake of another high-profile resignation by Zacchaeus Adangor, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, who also declined his redeployment to a new ministry.

Kamalu’s resignation was a direct response to his redeployment, a move that is part of a broader political reshuffling within the state. The former Finance Commissioner’s decision to leave the cabinet underscores the growing rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, as well as the ongoing power struggle within the state’s political landscape.

The recent wave of resignations began with the redeployment of Zacchaeus Adangor to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor’s Office). Adangor, a known ally of Nyesom Wike, cited personal reasons and a desire to preserve his reputation as the basis for his resignation. In his resignation letter, he accused Governor Fubara of interfering with his duties as Attorney-General.

Isaac Kamalu, another loyalist of Nyesom Wike, has now joined Adangor in resigning from the Rivers State Executive Council. While Kamalu’s resignation letter did not explicitly state the reason for his decision, it is widely speculated that his departure is tied to the political turmoil between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike.

This series of resignations is indicative of the deepening political crisis in Rivers State. As the state grapples with these internal conflicts, the implications for governance and stability remain uncertain.