JUST IN: Governor Fubara Sacks All Commissioners In Rivers State As Assembly Asks For New List

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has dissolved his cabinet, relieving all commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect.

Recall that the Rivers House of Assembly, on Thursday, resumed plenary, following the expiration of the emergency rule in the state.  “The assembly called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to forward the list of commissioner-nominees to it immediately for screening and confirmation”.

The development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by Nelson Chukwudi, chief press secretary to the governor.

Chukwudi said Fubara held a private valedictory session with members of his cabinet at the government house in Port Harcourt.

The session also formed part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary.

Fubara was said to have appreciated the commissioners for their contributions to the growth and development of Rivers over the past two years.

He also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Bola Tinubu in building a peaceful and prosperous nation.

The governor restated his commitment to serve the people of the state with renewed vigour, while thanking citizens for their support.