Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reportedly dissolved the State Executive Council, effectively sacking all commissioners in his cabinet.
The move marks a significant political development in the state and is expected to reshape the structure of governance in the coming weeks.
According to official sources, the governor directed all commissioners to hand over to their respective Permanent Secretaries with immediate effect.
While no detailed reasons were publicly stated at the time of the announcement, such actions are typically linked to cabinet reshuffles, political realignments, or administrative restructuring.
The dissolution of the cabinet gives Governor Fubara the opportunity to ,Reconstitute his executive team, Introduce new commissioners, Realign his administration’s priorities and Strengthen internal political control.
Observers say the development could also be connected to ongoing political tensions within the state.
A new list of commissioner nominees is expected to be submitted to the Rivers State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in the coming days.
Until then, Permanent Secretaries will oversee the ministries to ensure continuity of government operations.
The development is likely to trigger political reactions across Rivers State as stakeholders assess its broader implications.
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