Nigeria, June 4 -- A media aide to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has resigned his appointment as special assistant on new media, amid indications that he may be aligning with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The aide, Patrick Spiff, announced his resignation in a letter dated 29 May and addressed to the governor. The Office of the Secretary received the letter from the State Government on 1 June.

In the letter, which he later posted on Facebook, Mr Spiff did not state the reason for his resignation.

"I am writing to formally resign my position as special assistant to the Governor of Bayelsa State on New Media.

"I appreciate the opportunities, experience and support I have received during my time with the (state) ...