Governor Fubara dissolves cabinet

The governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council and dismissed all Special Advisers.

 The dissolution was announced in a Government Special Announcement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, February 12. The governor also appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi. His former Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, has been relieved of his duties. No reason was given for Chukwudi’s removal.

Fubara directed all commissioners and special advisers to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior officers in their ministries with immediate effect.

The statement reads

“His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has dissolved the State Executive Council.

His Excellency, the Governor, has therefore directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most Senior officers in their Ministries with immediate effect.

His Excellency further expresses his deepest appreciation to the outgoing members of the Executive Council, wishing them the best in their future endeavours.”

Following the dissolution, Governor Fubara is expected to submit a new list of commissioner nominees to the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.