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Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, dissolves cabinet

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, dissolves cabinet

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council, while his Chief of Staff, Emeka Woke and his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol were sacked .

The dissolution takes effect from today, Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Senior Special Assistants have also been relieved of their offices.

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The Governor commended the members of Rivers State Executive Council for “their service and contribution to the development of the State” and “wished them the best in all their future endeavours.”

He also directed the former cabinet members to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective offices.

The statement said, “His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, commends the members the Rivers State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the State. He has also wished them the best in all their future endeavours.”

“Governor Wike, has therefore instructed all the former members of the State Executive Council to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.”


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