Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has executed a minor reshuffle of his cabinet, with a key redeployment affecting the state's legal leadership.
Key Redeployment in Rivers Executive Council
Barrister Christopher Green has been moved from his role as the Commissioner for Sports to become the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice for Rivers State. This decision received formal approval during the final State Executive Council meeting for the year 2025.
The announcement was made public through an official statement issued on 30 December 2025. The statement was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Honour Sirawoo.
According to the government's communication, this redeployment is effective immediately. It is framed as a strategic move to bolster governance structures, maintain continuity in public service delivery, and enhance the performance of pivotal ministries within the state.
Green to Oversee Sports Ministry Temporarily
In an interesting twist, Barrister Green will not immediately relinquish all duties related to his former portfolio. The government disclosed that he will continue to coordinate the activities of the Ministry of Sports until a substantive commissioner is appointed to fill the position permanently.
Political Tensions Simmer in the Background
This administrative change occurs against a backdrop of heightened political friction in Rivers State. The protracted rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, continues to define the state's political landscape.
Wike has recently asserted that his political faction maintains control over the grassroots political structures in Rivers State. He has insisted that no candidate can secure an electoral victory in the state without the consent of his camp.
Furthermore, Wike has accused Governor Fubara of reneging on agreements that were part of a peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu in September. Reliable sources indicate that a central tenet of this agreement was a commitment from Fubara not to seek a second term in office.
Second-Term Speculations and Defection
However, political dynamics have shifted since the governor's defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Analysts and sources suggest that Governor Fubara's recent actions, including this cabinet reshuffle, may signal a burgeoning interest in pursuing a second-term bid, contrary to the earlier understanding.
Political observers warn that these unfolding developments possess the potential to further inflame political tensions in Rivers State. The cabinet reshuffle, while presented as an administrative optimization, is being closely scrutinized for its deeper political implications within the ongoing power struggle.
