Ngozi Odu, the deputy governor of Rivers State has debunked reports of her resignation from her position following the pressure from the political crisis rocking the state.
Reassuring the people of the state of her commitment to serve alongside Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Odu urged residents of Rivers State to discountenance such news which she described as malicious speculation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 5, by Owupele Benebo, her media aide, the deputy governor said the misleading report that she resigned due to pressure is baseless.
She said, “The Office of the Deputy Governor of Rivers State wishes to categorically debunk the false and misleading reports suggesting that Her Excellency, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has resigned.
“Contrary to these baseless claims, Her Excellency remains committed to her duties as Deputy Governor, a position she was duly elected to serve alongside His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Executive Governor of Rivers State,” the statement read.
It also stated that Odu, who has no intention to resign her position, is dedicated to the administration of Governor Fubara in his move to ensure that the people of Rivers enjoy the dividends of democracy.
“Her exemplary leadership and expertise remain invaluable to the administration, and she is unwavering in her commitment to His Excellency, Sir Dr. Siminalayi Fubara,”It added.