A fresh crack has emerged in the camp of the President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, following the resignation of one of his Senior Legislative Aides, Hon. Iniobong Patty Inemeh, who cited prolonged hostilities and an alleged breach of trust. Inemeh, a former member of the House of Representatives and a former Special Assistant to the Speaker of the House, disclosed the development in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday.
“To the glory of God, I have just resigned my appointment as an aide to the Senate President, His Excellency, GODSWILL AKPABIO, GCON.
“Now is time to move on. My trust is in God and Him alone.. 1st Chor 1 vs 31. To the glory of God, I have just resigned my appointment as an aide to the Senate,” he wrote.
In a letter dated February 26, 2026, and addressed to the Senate President, the aide formally tendered his resignation, stating that the decision, though regrettable, had become necessary due to what he described as the “magnitude of hostilities” he had endured over the years.
The resignation letter, received and stamped by the Office of the Senate President on February 27, expressed deep disappointment over what the former aide characterized as ill-treatment and a failure to honour prior agreements regarding his appointment.
“I most respectfully notify you of my decision to resign my appointment as your aide,” the letter read in part.
“Though regrettably, this is the best option for me given the magnitude of hostilities I have endured over the years.”
The former aide alleged that although he was initially announced among Special Assistants, his appointment was eventually documented as that of a Senior Legislative Aide—a development he described as a demotion and “a deception of the highest order.”
He said he accepted the position in good faith, hoping the issue would be corrected in due course.
Recalling his involvement in the political process that led to Akpabio’s emergence as Senate President, the aide noted that he had been invited to be part of the Senate President’s “first eleven” appointees, citing his contributions during both the senatorial election and the contest for the Senate presidency.
He further referenced his past experience as a former member of the House of Representatives and a former Special Assistant to the Speaker of the House, arguing that his background and political engagement played a role in the Senate President’s successful campaign.
Despite the grievances outlined, the letter maintained a formal tone, emphasizing respect for the office while underscoring the aide’s decision to step aside.
As of press time, the Office of the Senate President had not issued an official response to the resignation.
