Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sacked all political appointees of the state.
ENigeria News reports that Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas in a press statement released on Wednesday through the office of the Chief of Staff to the administration, said the decision was made under the powers granted by President Bola Tinubu.
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.
