The Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders and appointees across the state.
A statement released on Wednesday, March 26, by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator of Rivers State confirmed that the suspension follows the powers granted to the state’s Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, by President Bola Tinubu. The suspension is effective immediately.
The affected officials include:
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The Secretary to the State Government (SSG)
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The Chief of Staff
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All Honourable Commissioners
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Chairmen and members of all boards, councils of agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals
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All Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants
The statement further directed that the suspended officials should hand over their duties to the Permanent Secretaries in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). In cases where there is no Permanent Secretary, the most senior Director or Head of Administration is to take charge.
Below is the full statement:
GOVERNMENT OF RIVERS STATE
GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Rivers State Government announces the suspension of political office holders and appointees in Rivers State.
This action is pursuant to the powers conferred on the Administrator of Rivers State, His Excellency, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, by the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The following officials have been suspended:
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The Secretary to the State Government
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The Chief of Staff
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Honourable Commissioners
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Chairmen and members of all boards, councils of agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals
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Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants
The suspension takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Affected officials are to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their MDAs. In the absence of a Permanent Secretary, the most senior Director/Head of Administration should take over.
Signed
The Chief of Staff to the Administrator