The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect.
By Emma Ogbuehi
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator said the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu.
Those affected include the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, all commissioners, chairpersons and members of boards, agencies, commissions, and parastatals, as well as all Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants.
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The statement directed the suspended officials to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
Where no Permanent Secretary is in place, the most senior Director or Head of Administration will assume leadership.
The directive by the Sole Administrator came barely a day after the State’s Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, left his position with immediate effect.
His exit was disclosed through a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator.
Nwaeke’s resignation took place just one week after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma Ordu, and all members of the State Assembly.
Ibas expressed appreciation for Nwaeke’s contributions to his administration in the few days he served, and wished him success in his future endeavors.
