By Ayodele Oni
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved his cabinet, relieving all Commissioners and other Public Officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect.
The dissolution was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi.
According to the statement, the Governor held a private valedictory session with members of his cabinet at Government House, Port Harcourt.
The State House of Assembly had, a few days after reconvening from the six months emergency rule, requested the Governor to forward a list of Commissioner-nominees for screening.
The dissolution may likely pave way for the inclusion of loyalists of the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike into the Cabinet .
The valedictory session also doubled as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The statement stated that Governor Fubara used the occasion to appreciate the Commissioners for their contributions and dedication to the growth and development of Rivers State over the past two years.
While highlighting the significance of Nigeria’s Independence, the Governor called on all Nigerians to join hands with President Bola Tinubu in building a peaceful, secure, and prosperous nation.
He further restated his commitment to serve the people of Rivers State with renewed vigour, while extending his gratitude to citizens for their continued support, and wished Nigerians a joyful 65th Independence Anniversary.
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