The Digest:
In a decisive move following a protracted political crisis, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has disengaged all commissioners and public officers whose appointments were invalidated by a recent Supreme Court judgment. The action, announced during an Independence Day valedictory session, formally winds down the cabinet structure that existed during his standoff with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Key Points:
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara has relieved affected commissioners and public officers of their appointments.
- The disengagement is a direct consequence of the recent Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers Assembly leadership.
- The Governor thanked the cabinet members for their service over the last two years.
- The Supreme Court had recognized the Martins Amaewhule-led assembly, loyal to Nyesom Wike, as authentic.
- This nullified all appointments made by the previous Victor Oko-Jumbo-led faction, which was loyal to Fubara.
- The move follows the end of a six-month state of emergency imposed by President Tinubu in March.
- Fubara recently stated he had "reconciled" with Wike and called for peace in the state.
Sources: The Cable
