- Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and other key officials with immediate effect
- The suspension affected government officials such as the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners, and members of various boards and agencies
- A directive has been issued for suspended officials to hand over responsibilities to Permanent Secretaries or the most senior officials in their respective departments
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Rivers state, Port Harcourt – On Wednesday, March 26, Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect.
Photo credit: Ibok-Ete Ibas
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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.
As reported by The Punch, 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.
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.
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Source: Legit.ng
