A new wave of resignations has hit the Rivers State Government led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with five more commissioners, who are aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stepping down from their positions.

Among those who tendered their resignations are Chinedu Mmom (education), Gift Worlu (housing), Jacobson Nbina (transport), Inime Aguma (social welfare and rehabilitation), and Austin Ben-Chioma (environment). Aguma cited the lack of opportunities for professional growth in the workplace, while Ben-Chioma attributed his decision to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, among other personal reasons. Mmom and Worlu cited a toxic work environment as their main reasons for leaving, while Nbina pointed to unresolved political issues in the state.

These five individuals were among the commissioners who initially resigned from the governor's cabinet in December amid a political crisis but were later reinstated following President Bola Tinubu's intervention. Earlier resignations included Zacchaeus Adangor (Justice), Emeka Woke (Special Projects), and Alabo George-Kelly (Works). Governor Fubara recently announced plans to establish a panel of inquiry to investigate the governance of the state under the Wike administration, accusing his opponents of deliberately undermining his government. However, he had hoped for a peaceful resolution to the state's issues.

This development is the latest twist in the political crisis gripping the oil-rich state, exacerbating the feud between Fubara and the state House of Assembly. Last week, lawmakers loyal to the governor elected a new speaker, and Fubara issued an executive order relocating the assembly's sitting venue to the Government House due to safety concerns. The ongoing feud stems from the strained relationship between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the FCT. Although President Tinubu intervened in the crisis last year, the situation remains unresolved.