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.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator, in Port Harcourt.
The statement confirms that the action was taken under the authority granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu.
According to the statement, those affected are the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, all commissioners, heads and members of boards, agencies, and commissions, as well as Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants.
It adds that the suspended officials have been instructed to transfer responsibilities to the Permanent Secretaries of their respective ministries, departments, and agencies.
The statement says In cases where no Permanent Secretary is available, the most senior Director or Head of Administration will take charge.
