Mr Ken Ashigeby has tendered his resignation as MD of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL).

In a memo dated Thursday 14 September, to the staff and union executives of GCGL, Mr Ashigbey said: “I have followed your concern about the rumours of my resignation. Such a concern is legitimate because I owe you a duty to inform you if I have resigned and I admit that you should be the first to know. I am sorry for leaving you in suspense this while.

“The truth is that I have tendered my resignation to my employer, the NMC. However, they are yet to respond to my letter. This is the reason why I have not officially informed you of my decision. I believe courtesy demands that I receive the feedback before I announce it.

“I am still awaiting that response and I will inform you accordingly,” he said in the memo.

It is not clear what is prompting Mr Ashigbey’s resignation.