Ifeatu Onejeme,a former Commissioner of Finance in Anambra state has cleared the air on what led to his sudden resignation from Governor Charles Soludo’s cabinet.
The former commissioner was among the appointed officials inherited by the current administration from the government of Willy Obiano.
His resignation, last week, shocked not a few persons who said he had fallen out with his principal.
Some have also dismissed suggestions in some quarters, that he may have stepped down due to issues bordering on the finances of the state, considering the applause he received from the government after tendering his resignation.
Onejeme, others also suggested, was forced to resign to avoid being sacked by Governor Soludo.
Reacting, the former commissioner stated that he would have left with Governor Obiano but chose to assist the current administration in settling into office.
His job had been done, he said, and that was why he resigned, adding that his family was happy to receive him after serving the state meritoriously.
Onejeme said “I worked to help many of my colleagues and counterparts to settle in because I know what the higher calling is. And when it was done, I felt this was the right time to rejoin my family, and they have been exceedingly happy since the announcement was made.
“After nine and half years, I think I have contributed my quota.
“I have no fallout with our Governor who is a visionary and transformational leader. In fact, he is a man I have tremendous respect for, who is a mentor to me.
“I had a good relationship with the Governor, a very good relationship, a professional relationship. We also had a very good personal relationship. So what people are writing in the media is wrong. I’m even shocked to read these things.”
“I am an Ambassador, a very passionate and committed Ambassador of this administration. I believe so much in the Solution Agenda, and so people shouldn’t make that mistake to just misinform and sell falsehood everywhere.”
The former commissioner tendered his resignation to Governor Soludo on September 14, 2023.
