BREAKING: Rivers PDP chairman Akawor resigns, joins Tinubu’s govt

The Rivers state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Desmond Akawor has tendered his resignation letter following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu.

The president recently appointed Akawor as the federal commissioner representing Rivers in the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

Akawor sent his resignation letter dated November 22, to the acting national chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum on Friday, November 24.

He said he accepted the opportunity offered him to serve the country by President Tinubu after consulting his leaders and family members.

He said he handed over all his former duties as the state party chairman to his deputy, Aaron Chukwuemeka.

He said: “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 – the PDP, and immediately handed over all duties to the deputy party chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka, who has commenced an 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, 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 all party affairs whenever I am called upon.”