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Reported by Marian opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly dismissed all commissioners and certain public officers within his administration, escalating the ongoing political crisis between his executive and the State House of Assembly.

Background & Political Dispute

• The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had earlier demanded that Fubara sack all commissioners within 48 hours over allegations of illegal appointments and failure to submit nominees for approval. [1]
• The Assembly accused some of the commissioners of being sworn in without constitutional screening and confirmation as required by Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution. [2]
• In response, legal opinion suggests that Fubara may have the constitutional authority to dismiss commissioners appointed under the previous Sole Administrator regime, calling their appointments invalid. [3] Implications & What to Watch
• The sacking deepens the standoff between Governor Fubara’s administration and the Assembly, raising issues of constitutional overreach, separation of powers, and governance legitimacy.
• Questions loom over who will now lead the ministries and whether interim appointments will be made pending confirmation.
• The crisis may affect the implementation of policies, budgets, and state projects, especially in key sectors.
• Stakeholders and civil society will closely monitor whether judicial interventions emerge over the legality of such mass dismissals.

Citations:

1. Daily Post: dailypost.ng/2025/03/05/rivers-speaker-demands-sack-of-all-fubaras-commissioners/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/amaewhules-assembly-sacks-rivers-commissioners-political-appointees/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Will News: thewillnews.com/gov-fubara-at-liberty-to-sack-commissioners-appointed-by-sole-administrator-lawyer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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