Former Eskom chairperson Bobby Godsell may issue a statement on Monday regarding his future plans, his personal assistant said.

Liz van Niekerk said he was not taking calls, but might speak out on what he intends to do following his surprise resignation last week whilst in the throes of a controversy over former chief executive officer Jacob Maroga.

In a statement, he said he submitted his resignation as the government had not been supportive of the board's move to oust Maroga. His move followed a disagreement between him and Maroga over how the parastatal should be run.

Maroga's resignation was confirmed by Eskom's board on Thursday.

In a Talk Radio 702 interview on Friday, Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan said she would be grateful if Godsell reconsidered his position. Her office later said it was "up to Mr Godsell if he wants to return to the Eskom board".