PORT HARCOURT — Goodluck Iheamnacho, the Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State, has reportedly resigned from his position — though conflicting accounts have emerged regarding the circumstances of his departure.
A resignation letter dated Friday, June 20, 2025, and addressed to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, surfaced on social media on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
In the letter, Iheamnacho cited a personal decision to return to the private sector as the reason for stepping down.
“I wish to express my deep appreciation to the Rivers State Government and the people of Ahoada East for the opportunity to serve,” he wrote, stating that his tenure spanned from April 11, 2025, to July 20, 2025.
However, the credibility of the letter has come under scrutiny following the circulation of a viral video that appears to show Iheamnacho being physically assaulted by unidentified thugs and allegedly forced to sign a pre-written resignation letter.
The video, recorded by one of the assailants, shows a visibly distressed Iheamnacho surrounded by aggressive men while hurriedly signing a document.
In the footage, he appears panicked and disoriented.
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— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 21, 2025
The Rivers State Government has not issued an official statement confirming or disputing the circumstances of the alleged resignation.
Attempts to reach officials from the local government or the office of Vice Admiral Ibas for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
The development comes amid heightened political tension in Rivers State following disputes over local government transitions, with rival political factions clashing over the legitimacy of newly appointed and outgoing council officials.
If confirmed, the forced resignation of a government official under threat would raise serious questions about the rule of law and political intimidation in Rivers State.
Security agencies are yet to comment on the video or confirm whether any arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
