The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, has responded to reports over the “alleged dismissal” of former Commissioners for Agriculture, Prof. Monica Ironkwe, and Science and Technology, Chima Oriaku, from Governor Alex Otti’s cabinet.
Ukoha, who confirmed the exit of the estwhile Cabinet Members in a press release made available to Journalists, said the duo voluntarily submitted their resignation letters to the Governor.
He said that Governor Otti upon receipt of their resignation, expressed his gratitude for their dedication and service to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours.
Although no statement has been publicly issued by the immediate past Commissioners on why they left their former offices, speculations were rife that the commissioners were sacked by Governor Otti.
Recall that the Governor had on Tuesday, in his speech at the Swearing-in of the Newly Appointed Special Advisers and Heads of Government Agencies “hinted a possible overhaul of his cabinet”.
Otti had said that “the responsibility of building the New Abia which our administration has been saddled with requires the consistent identification, and recruitment of the right individuals whose skills, competences, and experiences will be very useful for the rebuilding and restoration”.
