Fubara appoints new Chief of Staff, SSG

‎Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of a new Secretary to the Rivers State Government and a new Chief of Staff at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

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‎The announcement was made on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi.

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‎In the statement, Dagogo Wokoma was named as the new Secretary to the State Government, while Sunny Ewule was appointed as the new Chief of Staff.

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‎The statement explained that both appointments take effect immediately.

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‎It also stated that the swearing-in ceremony for the two officials would take place at 2pm at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt.

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‎No official reason was provided for the removal of the former officeholders.

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‎The new Secretary to the State Government replaces Benibo Anabraba, while the new Chief of Staff takes over from Edison Ehie.

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‎Ehie’s role had drawn attention in recent months following the political tension in the state.

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‎The situation became more serious after a crisis broke out between the governor and his former political ally, Nyesom Wike, who currently serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

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‎The crisis led to an impeachment move against the governor by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

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‎However, the action was halted after President Bola Tinubu intervened to calm the situation and encourage peace between the parties.

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‎Following the President’s involvement, the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, announced during plenary that the impeachment process against the governor and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, had been withdrawn.

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‎Before these latest appointments, Governor Fubara had already dissolved his cabinet, which included eight commissioners, and also relieved all his Special Advisers of their duties.

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