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Gov Ayade's Adviser On SDG Resigns, Gives Reasons | READ IN FULL

Faith Ukanwa

Jun 07, 2021

The Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state on Sustainable Development Goals(SDG), Mark Obi, has resigned.

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Obi cited political party difference as his reason for resigning his appointment under Ayade's administration.

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He said he would not switch over to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as he is a founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River state.

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In the resignation letter signed by Obi and made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, June 7, in Calabar, Obi said;

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"Following recent happenings in the political alignment of the state governor, I am persuaded to review my involvement in the current state administration.

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"Consequently, being a founding and subsisting member of the PDP in Cross River, I cannot in good conscience remain in my appointment as Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals.

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"I hereby resign my appointment as Special Adviser immediately. I am very grateful to Governor Ayade for finding me worthy to serve the state in the said capacity.

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"Nevertheless, I will continue to support the state and government in any way possible as a stakeholder and senior citizen,ÔÇØ the letter read.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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