Breaking: Tinubu’s appointee, Akawor resigns as Rivers PDP chairman

Desmond Akawor, the chairman of the PDP in Rivers State, has tendered his resignation.

Very shortly after President Bola Tinubu named him Federal Commissioner—representing Rivers State in the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission—his resignation letter appeared on Friday.

In a November 22, 2023 letter to Ambassador Umaru Damagun, the acting national chairman of the PDP, Akawor stated that his resignation was related to his appointment.

He mentioned that he has subsequently turned everything over to Aaron Chukwuemeka, his subordinate.
As the Federal Commissioner representing Rivers State, I have been recommended for a Federal appointment to the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission, according to the letter.

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

“As a result, I have resigned from my position as the PDP’s Rivers State party chairman. I have also immediately turned over all of my responsibilities to Aaron Chukwuemeka, the deputy party chairman, who has taken action in my place. “I am thankful for the chance to have led the PDP at the state level from 2020 to 2023, and I am especially thankful for your support and the support of the national body during my tenure.”Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, my family and I am incredibly appreciative of your consideration and your decision to select me to serve in this role.

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

In the event that the Senate confirms his appointment, Tinubu named Akawor to the position of Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, representing Rivers State.

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According to a statement signed by the President’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Akawor was chosen “following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Asondu Temple earlier this month.”

Subtitled “President Tinubu approves appointment of RMAFC Federal Commissioner,” the message was released.

Akawor held several positions prior to his appointment, including CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, Executive Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (Engineering & Technical Services), Minister of State of the Federal Capital Territory, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea.

In order to guarantee the most effective and productive use of allocations to all three tiers of government in Nigeria, the President assigned the new Federal Commissioner the duty of “deploying his robust experience across tiers of government toward the comprehensive reformation of processes.”