Rivers State's Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd.), has ordered the immediate suspension of all political office holders and appointees in the state. This directive was announced in an official statement issued on Wednesday, March 26, by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator.
The suspension is executed under the authority granted to Ibas by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The statement noted, "The Rivers State Government announces the suspension of political office holders and appointees in Rivers State. This action is in line with the powers conferred on the Administrator of Rivers State, His Excellency, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, by President His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR."
Among those affected by the suspension are the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, all Honourable Commissioners, and the chairpersons and members of boards, councils, agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals. Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants are also included in the suspension order.
The statement further instructed the suspended officials to hand over their duties to the Permanent Secretaries of their respective ministries, departments, and agencies. In cases where a Permanent Secretary is not available, the most senior Director or Head of Administration is to take over the responsibilities.
“This suspension takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The affected officers are to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their MDAs. Where there may be no Permanent Secretary, they are to hand over to the most senior Director/Head of Administration,” the statement concluded.
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