One of the newly appointed local government administrators in Rivers State has officially stepped down from his position, just months after assuming office.
Goodluck Ihemnacho, who was appointed as the administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), tendered his resignation in a letter dated June 20, 2025.
In the letter addressed to the state’s leadership, Ihemnacho expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve, stating that his decision to resign was guided by personal and professional considerations, primarily a desire to return to private enterprise. However, sources familiar with the development suggest that the move is also tied to his intention to participate in the upcoming local government elections.
“I respectfully write to tender my resignation from the position of administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area,” the letter read in part. “I remain grateful to the government of Rivers State and the people of Ahoada East for the privilege to serve from April 11, 2025, to July 20, 2025.”
Although the official reason cited was a return to private life, political observers believe Ihemnacho’s resignation is a strategic move ahead of the forthcoming council elections in the state. His departure marks one of the first resignations among the 23 local government administrators appointed by Vice Admiral Ibas following the recent overhaul of the local governance structure in Rivers State.
This development comes amid growing political tension in the state, as stakeholders prepare for what is expected to be a highly competitive local government election season. Ihemnacho is reportedly gearing up to vie for the chairmanship position in Ahoada East LGA, a move that would require him to vacate any appointed political office in line with electoral guidelines.
His resignation underscores the increasingly dynamic political landscape in Rivers State, as more political figures begin to realign themselves ahead of the 2025 council polls.
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