BREAKING: Tinubu Makes Rivers PDP Chairman Resign (SEE HOW)

BREAKING: Tinubu Makes Rivers PDP Chairman Resign (SEE HOW)

Desmond Akawor, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has tendered his resignation.

The letter of resignation surfaced on Friday, shortly after President Bola Tinubu appointed him as the Federal Commissioner representing Rivers State in the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission.

Desmond Akawor

Dated November 22, 2023, and addressed to the PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umaru Damagun, Akawor’s letter attributes his resignation to his recent appointment.

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He mentioned that he has formally handed over his responsibilities to his deputy, Aaron Chukwuemeka.

The letter read,  “I have recently been nominated for a Federal appointment to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission as the Federal Commissioner representing Rivers State.

” After consultation with my leaders and family, I have accepted this opportunity to serve our country, which I consider a national service.

“Consequently, I have resigned my position as the Rivers State party chairman of our great party- yhe PDP, and immediately handed over all duties to the Deputy Party Chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka, who has commenced action in this stead.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to have steered the ship of our great party, the PDP at the state level from 2020 to 2023, and especially grateful for your support and the support of the national body during my
tenure.

“My family and I are extremely grateful to Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his consideration and for finding me worthy to serve in this capacity.

“I remain committed to the ideals of our party always and will continue to be available to provide, steer, and support for all party affairs whenever I am called upon.”

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On Thursday, Tinubu appointed Akawor to the position of Federal Commissioner, representing Rivers State, in the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission. This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The appointment of Akawor follows the untimely passing of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Asondu Temple, earlier this month, as disclosed in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu approves appointment of RMAFC Federal Commissioner,’ signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

Before this appointment, Akawor held several significant roles, including serving as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea, Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory, Sole Administrator of the Greater Port Harcourt Development Authority, CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, and Executive Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (Engineering & Technical Services).

The President urged the new Federal Commissioner to utilize his extensive experience across different levels of government to spearhead a thorough reform of processes, ensuring the optimal and productive utilization of allocations to all three tiers of government in Nigeria.

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