Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has suspended all political appointees, including commissioners and board members, effective immediately. The directive, backed by President Tinubu, requires officials to hand over to senior civil servants. The move sparks debate over governance restructuring in the state.
Rivers State Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has ordered the suspension of all political appointees in the state, marking a significant shift in governance.
The directive, announced on Wednesday by his Chief of Staff, affects top officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners, board members, and special assistants. Effective immediately, those affected have been instructed to hand over to the most senior civil servants in their respective offices.
This decision follows the powers vested in Ibas by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is seen as part of a broader effort to restructure governance in Rivers State. The suspension has sparked discussions about the future of the state's political leadership, with some viewing it as a strategic move to consolidate authority while others raise concerns about its implications.
Political observers anticipate further developments as the transition unfolds
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