Table of Contents
- Emerging Crisis in Rivers State
- Assembly's Concern
- Governor's Actions
- Current Situation
- Reason for Delay
A fresh crisis seems to be developing in Rivers State as the House of Assembly has voiced concerns regarding the ongoing delay by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in providing a list of commissioner nominees for screening.
The lawmakers expressed their concerns during the plenary session on Friday.
DAILY POST recalls that during the House's initial meeting following the suspension of emergency rule in September 2025, the Assembly urged the governor to submit a list of commissioner nominees to facilitate effective governance in the state.
Since then, Fubara has dismissed all commissioners appointed during the peak of the political crisis, asserting that they were not screened by the constitutionally recognized Assembly as determined by the Supreme Court ruling.
Nevertheless, he has retained commissioners who were properly screened and approved prior to the crisis and reassigned some of them to different ministries.
Currently, the state is functioning without a significant number of commissioners, with permanent secretaries managing key ministries.
Several essential ministries, including Education and Communication, currently lack appointed commissioners.
The governor has not provided any explanation for the delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current situation regarding commissioner nominations in Rivers State?
The House of Assembly has expressed concerns over Governor Siminalayi Fubara's delay in submitting a list of commissioner nominees, which has left several key ministries without appointed commissioners.
Why were the previous commissioners dismissed?
The previous commissioners were dismissed because they were not screened by the constitutionally recognized Assembly, as stated in a Supreme Court ruling.
What has the governor done regarding the commissioners?
Governor Fubara has retained some commissioners who were screened and approved before the crisis and reassigned them to other ministries.
What ministries are currently without commissioners?
Several critical ministries, such as Education and Communication, currently do not have appointed commissioners.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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