The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all commissioners and other members of his cabinet following the Supreme Court judgement.
The apex court had, in February, overruled the decision of the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly on the commissioner nominees submitted by the governor during the political crisis in the state.
The court ordered the 27 lawmakers, led by Martins Amaewhule, to resume sitting.
Amaewhule, a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was reinstated as speaker of the Assembly.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nelson Chukwudi, said in a statement in Port Harcourt that his principal held a valedictory session with the officials at the Government House on Wednesday.
The event coincided with Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary celebration held across the country.
Fubara thanked the cabinet members for their contributions to the development of the state in the last two years.
The statement read: “Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the state in the last two years.
“The governor highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Independence, and called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr. President to build a peaceful, secure, and prosperous country and a brighter future for all.
“Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgement of their appointments with immediate effect.”
