Table of Contents
- Cabinet Reshuffle Announcement
- New Role for Christopher Green
- Vacant Attorney General Position
- Supreme Court Ruling
- Executive and Legislative Tensions
- Governor's Response
- Official Statement
- Immediate Effect
- Focus on Continuity
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared a minor reshuffle in his cabinet, appointing Christopher Green, the Commissioner for Sports Development, to the Ministry of Justice.
In this new role, Green will take on the responsibilities of Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice while still overseeing the Ministry of Sports until a permanent commissioner is appointed.
The Attorney General position became vacant after the exit of the former AG and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that resolved a political crisis impacting the state's governance.
The Supreme Court annulled the appointments of commissioners that had been previously screened and confirmed by the House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, resulting in several key cabinet positions being left open.
This ruling heightened tensions between the executive branch and the House of Assembly, making it more challenging to put forward new nominees for legislative screening and approval.
In light of this situation, Governor Fubara chose to implement an internal cabinet restructuring to ensure continuity in governance and to avert administrative gaps in vital ministries.
A statement issued by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, indicated that the reshuffle demonstrates the governor’s dedication to enhancing governance, improving the efficiency of key ministries, and ensuring stability throughout the state.
This decision, which takes effect immediately, was ratified during the most recent State Executive Council meeting of 2025.
Barr. Green’s temporary management of both the Justice and Sports portfolios highlights the government’s commitment to maintaining continuity in service delivery as efforts to address ongoing political and legislative challenges persist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the cabinet reshuffle in Rivers State?
The cabinet reshuffle was prompted by the vacancy in the Attorney General position following the departure of Dagogo Iboroma after a Supreme Court ruling that impacted the state's governance.
Who is now the Attorney General of Rivers State?
Christopher Green has been appointed as the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, while also overseeing the Ministry of Sports until a new commissioner is appointed.
What were the implications of the Supreme Court ruling?
The Supreme Court ruling nullified the appointments of previously confirmed commissioners, leading to several key cabinet positions being left vacant and escalating tensions between the executive branch and the House of Assembly.
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