Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has formally disengaged all members of his cabinet. The announcement, made on Wednesday, effectively dissolves the state’s executive council and concludes the tenure of commissioners and special advisers who have served in the administration since its inception approximately two years ago.
The governor’s decision, communicated through an official statement from the Government House in Port Harcourt, was framed as a strategic step toward administrative reorganization.
Governor Fubara expressed his sincere appreciation to the outgoing cabinet members for their service and contributions to the development of Rivers State during their tenure. He acknowledged their dedication and efforts in advancing various sectors of the state’s economy and public service, even as he signaled the need for a new direction.
This cabinet dissolution comes at a critical juncture in Governor Fubara’s first term and is widely interpreted by political observers as a move to consolidate his administration’s control and reshape its policy trajectory.
The disengagement provides the governor with a clean slate to appoint a new team that aligns with his evolving governance priorities and political calculations ahead of future electoral cycles.
The timing of this mass disengagement has sparked intense political discourse across the state, with many speculating about the potential implications for Rivers’ political landscape.
While the governor’s statement emphasized gratitude and forward-looking reorganization, the move inevitably raises questions about the underlying dynamics within the state’s ruling political structure.
As Rivers State awaits the announcement of new cabinet appointments, all government ministries, departments, and agencies are expected to continue their operations under the direction of permanent secretaries, ensuring continuity in governance and public service delivery during this transition period.
