The member representing Ahoada East, Edison Ehie, has resigned as a member of the  Rivers State House of Assembly, as well as the Speaker of a group of lawmakers.

Ehie’s notice of resignation was contained in a letter dated 29th December 2023 and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

The lawmaker did not give any reason for his resignation.

The lawmaker thanked his colleagues and constituents for the privilege of serving (with) them.

His letter read: “This is to inform you of my voluntary resignation as Speaker and member of the 10th River State House of Assembly representing Ahoada East Constituency II with effect from the date of this letter (29th, December 2023).

“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 River State subsequently.

“Kindly accept the assurance es of my highest esteem at all times.”

Recall that he emerged a factional Speaker of the House when there were moves to impeach the governor.

His faction was loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while the other was for the immediate past governor, Nyesom Wike.