Two more commissioners from Governor Alex Otti’s cabinet have tendered their resignations, bringing the total number of departures to five this year
The commissioners are the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Chima Oriaku and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof Monica Ironkwe.
The circumstances surrounding their departure are disputed, with some sources claiming they were sacked or asked to resign, while others suggest they left voluntarily.
Clarifying, the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Njoku Ukoha, on Wednesday, said, “The two Commissioners resigned from the cabinet. No one was sacked. Disregard the trending rumours.”
This year alone, the Commissioner for Health, Ngozi Okoronkwo, was sent on an indefinite leave, the Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko was removed and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Joy Maduka was asked to retire compulsorily.
Further official statements from the state government are being awaited.