Another commissioner of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Ibierembo Everlyn Thompson, has resigned, citing the recent Supreme Court judgment that annulled the October 5, 2024, local government elections in Rivers State. Her resignation brings the total number of commissioners who have stepped down to three.
In a resignation letter dated March 9, 2025, addressed to RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retired), Thompson explained that her decision was necessitated by the judgment and subsequent developments in the state. This comes after the Rivers State House of Assembly issued a 48-hour ultimatum—and later a 72-hour extension—for the chairman and his commissioners to explain the sources of funding for the elections.
Previously, two other commissioners, Lazberry Nnah and Professor Simeon Weli, had resigned amid fears of a bench warrant from the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly. They, too, cited the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the local government elections.
Thompson expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and wished the commission well as she stepped down from her role overseeing Transport, Logistics, and Stores.
Her resignation was officially confirmed on Monday.
