Desmond Akawor, the Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, has stepped down from his role. His resignation letter emerged on Friday, shortly after President Bola Tinubu appointed him as the Federal Commissioner representing Rivers State in the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission.
Dated November 22, 2023, the letter addressed to PDP Acting National Chairman Ambassador Umaru Damagun cites his appointment as the reason for his resignation. Akawor mentioned that he has already handed over his responsibilities to his deputy, Aaron Chukwuemeka.
The letter read, “I have recently been nominated for a Federal appointment to the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission as the Federal Commissioner representing Rivers State.
” After due 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- PDP, and immediately handed over all duties to the Deputy Party Chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka, who has commenced 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.
