On December 29, 2023, Rt Hon Edison Ehie tendered his resignation as the Speaker and Member representing Ahoada East in the Rivers State House of Assembly. The formal notice of resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In the letter, Ehie expressed gratitude to his colleagues and constituents for the opportunity to serve. The resignation, effective immediately, was submitted voluntarily, with no specified reason provided by the departing lawmaker.
Ehie concluded the letter by acknowledging the privilege to serve and expressing his commitment to continue contributing his best in service to Rivers State in the future.
“This is to formally notify you of my voluntary resignation as Speaker and Member of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly representing Ahoada East Constituency II with effect from the date of this letter.
“I wish to appreciate my colleagues and the people of my constituency for the rare opportunity to serve and hope to continue to give my utmost best in service to Rivers State subsequently,” the letter read.
