Report:Sullustan Senator Resigns

In New Republic space, this low-key blurb is nestled among other, more important political news of refugees leaving Dac:

The office of Ikihsa Enb'Zik confirmed earlier today that the junior Senator from Sullust is quietly resigning from his post, effective within the next week. Senator Ikihsa was appointed to his position just three months ago, unable to be voted into office because his homeworld is under Imperial occupation.

Ikihsa said he was not prepared to discuss the reasons for is resignation in detail. However, he stated that while he desired strongly to continue serving as Senator and greatly appreciated the faith his world's delegation had shown by provisionally selecting him, recent developments in his personal life had made it imprudent for him to remain in the position.

Rumors are flying regarding the resignation and apparent secrecy surrounding it. Political watchers have noted that Ikihsa spent time meeting behind closed doors with Chief of State Leia Organa-Solo earlier this week. They suspect an appointment to a higher, cabinet position may be coming, but other experts point out there is nothing unusual about a Senator visiting with the Chief of State.

In the mean time, the rumor mill is starting to churn in the swooping world, as well, as sportscasters discuss whether Ikihsa's retirement from swooping may also be in the works. Ikihsa Enb'Zik was a Grade 4 Champion in 9 ABY before being arrested by Imperials at a swooping event on Selene. He returned to swooping late in 14 ABY and is the strong favorite to take home the Grade 3 Championship for the 15 ABY miniseason.