Odimegwu Resigns Appointment As NPC Chairman

The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Eze Festus Odimegwu has resigned.

In a statement from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, there was no explanation as to what led to his resignation.

The statement only named the commissioner representing Abia state, Doctor Sam Ahaiwe as the Acting Chairman of the commission, pending the appointment of a chairman.

Eze Odimegwu had been embroiled in several controversies including his objection to the figures of some National census.

The Chairman of National Population Commission was suspended from office on the 27th of August this year and according to federal government he was suspended for mismanagement, reckless utterances and embarrassment of the government.

One of the northern governors also called for the sack of the Former NPC Chairman, saying nothing good will come out of the 2016 census if he remains in office as the chairman of the commission, as he was a square peg in a round hole at the NPC.