Fresh controversy has engulfed the political landscape of Rivers State following the resignation of the Ahoada East Local Government Administrator, Goodluck Ihemnacho, under circumstances now being described as suspicious and potentially criminal.
Although Ihemnacho tendered a formal resignation letter dated July 20, 2025, thanking the state government and the people of Ahoada East for the opportunity to serve, a disturbing video that surfaced online over the weekend has cast doubt on the voluntariness of his decision.
In the widely circulated footage, a man identified as Ihemnacho is seen sitting on the floor, surrounded by a mob of unidentified individuals who flogged him with sticks and repeatedly ordered him to “sign that thing” and “put your signature.”
In the clip, two documents believed to be resignation letters were placed on a chair in front of him, while Ihemnacho, appearing distressed, was handed a pen.
Another man, later identified as the council secretary, Alabi Umegbewe, was also forcibly dragged into the room and similarly assaulted.
The resignation letter, which was addressed to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has further deepened suspicion due to its unusually future-dated timing.
“I humbly write to your noble office to convey to you my resignation… from 11th day of April 2025 to 20th day of July 2025,” Ihemnacho stated in the letter.
The future-dated termination has raised questions as July 20th is still nearly a month away, prompting speculation that the letter may have been pre-drafted and forcefully signed under duress.
Adding to the mystery is the conspicuous absence of the two mobile police officers attached to Ihemnacho during the attack.
Sources told Channels TV that the officers were reportedly away “eating” at the time of the incident, a claim that has sparked concerns over possible complicity or gross negligence on their part.
See the video below:
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