Two Delta commissioners resign

In a move signaling the early stirrings of political maneuvering for the 2027 general elections, two commissioners in Delta State have tendered their resignations. Orode Uduaghan, who held the portfolio for Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl Child Development, and ThankGod Trakiriowei, Commissioner for Youth Development, are stepping down from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's executive council.

Their departures are driven by aspirations to contest seats in the Delta State House of Assembly. This decision reflects a common political trajectory in Nigeria, where individuals in executive positions often seek legislative roles as a stepping stone or a continuation of their political careers. The resignations underscore the intense political climate and the long-term strategic planning that characterizes Nigerian politics, even years before an election.

Governor Oborevwori has acknowledged their service and expressed well wishes for their future political endeavors. He has also made interim arrangements to ensure the smooth running of the ministries affected by these resignations, with the Commissioners for Women Affairs and Housing temporarily overseeing Humanitarian Affairs and Youth Development, respectively. This transition highlights the dynamic nature of governance and the constant interplay between executive responsibilities and electoral ambitions within the state.

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commended Uduaghan and Trakiriowei for their service to the state and wished them success in their future political engagements.