Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the state executive council, dismissing all commissioners and special advisers in a sweeping shake-up that follows a peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu.

The mass dismissal represents a dramatic restructuring of the state’s leadership team and comes in the wake of prolonged political tensions that have gripped Rivers State. The governor’s decision to clear out his entire cabinet signals a potential reset in the administration’s approach to governance and political management.

The dissolution of the executive council was announced shortly after the implementation of a peace deal negotiated by President Tinubu, who intervened to mediate the escalating political crisis in the oil-rich state. The terms of the peace agreement and how they relate to the cabinet dissolution have not been fully disclosed to the public.

Governor Fubara’s action affects all political appointees at the commissioner and special adviser levels, leaving the state government in transition as it prepares to reconstitute its leadership structure. The sweeping nature of the dismissals suggests a comprehensive overhaul rather than selective changes to the cabinet.

Political observers view the move as a significant development in the ongoing power struggle that has characterized Rivers State politics in recent months. The tensions have involved complex disputes over political control, loyalty, and governance direction within the state’s ruling structures.

The governor has not yet announced new appointments or indicated a timeline for reconstituting the executive council. It remains unclear whether some of the dismissed officials may be reappointed or whether Fubara plans to bring in an entirely new team to execute his administration’s agenda.

The cabinet shake-up has generated intense speculation about the future political alignment in Rivers State and how the changes will affect governance and service delivery. Some analysts suggest the dissolution may be aimed at consolidating the governor’s control over his administration, while others see it as a concession required by the presidential peace intervention.

Rivers State, one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most politically significant states due to its oil resources, has been closely watched as the political drama has unfolded. The state’s stability is considered crucial not only for its residents but also for national economic interests.

Political stakeholders across the state are now waiting to see who will be appointed to fill the vacant positions and what policy direction the reconstituted government will take. The dissolution also raises questions about continuity in ongoing government projects and programs.

The Presidential peace deal that preceded this development was seen as an attempt to restore calm and prevent further escalation of political tensions that threatened to disrupt governance in the strategically important state.

Governor Fubara is expected to address the people of Rivers State in the coming days to provide clarity on the path forward and announce his plans for rebuilding the executive council.