BREAKING: Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibas Sacks All Political Office Holders

Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibas has sacked all Political office holders.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders in the state.

 

Those appointed by the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara are particularly affected.

 

The suspended officials include the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, commissioners, board chairpersons and members, and officials in agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals. Also affected are special advisers, special assistants, and senior special assistants.

 

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According to the government, this decision follows the authority given to the Rivers State Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

The announcement was made in an official statement titled: ‘The Rivers State Government Announces the Suspension of Political Office Holders and Appointees in Rivers State’. It was signed by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator.

 

The statement reads: “This suspension takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The affected officers are directed to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their respective MDAs.”

 

“Where there may be no permanent secretary, they are to hand over to the most senior director or head of administration.”

 

Vice-Admiral Ibas took office last week after President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. The emergency, announced during a national broadcast last Tuesday, led to the suspension of Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The suspension is set to last for an initial period of six months.