2015… Deputy Governor Quits
Irked by the refusal of his principal to back his gubernatorial ambition, Mr. Nsima Ekere, deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State has resigned from office. He announced his exit via a letter, titled letter of resignation and dated October 31st 2012.
In his words; pursuant to section 306(5) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I kindly notify you of my resignation from the office of the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom state forthwith, on personal grounds.”
“I want to thank you immensely for the opportunity to serve Akwa Ibom state and wish you and the good people well in the remaining years of your administration.”
Huhuonline.com gathered that Mr. Nsima Ekere resigned because he intends to run for the office of governor of Akwa Ibom state in 2015.However, his principal, Gov. Godswill Akpabio has refused to back him and has lobbied the State House of Assembly to institute impeachment proceedings against Ekere.
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