The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has ordered the immediate suspension of all political appointees and office holders in the state.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator confirmed that the decision was made under the authority granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu.
The suspension affects 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 affected officials to hand over their duties to the Permanent Secretaries of their respective ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Where no Permanent Secretary is available, the most senior Director or Head of Administration will take over leadership responsibilities.
