By Daniel Abia

Port Harcourt – In a sweeping executive move, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved his entire cabinet, effective immediately, issuing directives for outgoing political appointees to hand over their responsibilities to senior civil service officials.

The decision was announced in a terse statement yesterday, leaving his loyalists in shock.

The governor instructed all outgoing Commissioners and Special Advisers to formally hand over their duties to Permanent Secretaries or the most senior officers in their various ministries.

In the statement, Governor Fubara thanked the departing officials for their service, acknowledging their “immense contributions” to both the state and his administration.

He also extended his best wishes for their future endeavours, emphasising gratitude for their roles in governance.

The dissolution marks a significant reset in the executive arm of Rivers State government and sets the stage for new appointments ahead of renewed policy and administrative directions.

The shocking action of Fubara may not be unconnected to the peace deal struck by President Bola Tinubu for the third time, urging parties to tow the path of peace.

Unconfirmed information has it that Fubara’s move is to accommodate as many of the allies of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike’s supporters, as possible.