He has stepped down from his position as Leader of the House in the Legislative Council. This was detailed in a letter dated March 6 and addressed to the Executive Chairman, Obio/Akpor Legislative Council, Rumu Odomaya, Rivers State. The letter reads, 'Let me begin by thanking the leadership and good people of Ward 9 in particular, and Obio/Akpor Local Government area in general, for this great opportunity to serve as the leader of our dear Local Government Legislative Council.
'This resignation stems from my personal conviction to align with the truth amidst the current political issues in Rivers State, coupled with the unwarranted intimidation, marginalization, coercion, bullying, and arm-twisting from some Leaders of Obio/Akpor Local Government. Senator Dino Melaye once said, 'If you speak the truth, you die. If you lie, you die. Better to speak the truth and die.
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