The Rivers State Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas, has suspended all political appointees in the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief of Staff on Wednesday.
He said the decision was pursuant to powers conferred on him by President Bola Tinubu.
The statement read: “The Rivers State government announces the suspension of political office holders and appointees in Rivers State.
“This is pursuant to the powers conferred on the Administrator of Rivers State, Ibas, by President Bola Tinubu.
“Those suspended include the secretary to the state government, chief of staff, commissioners, chairmen and members of all boards, councils of agencies, commissions, institutions and parastatals, special advisers, special assistants, and senior special assistants.
“This suspension takes effect from 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.”
