POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE IN RIVERS: Gov Fubara Sacks Entire Cabinet After Supreme Court Ruling, Signals End Of Wike’s Grip

In a bold and decisive move that has rattled the political foundation of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved his entire cabinet, sacking all commissioners and top government officials loyal to his rivals, following the Supreme Court judgment that cemented his hold on power.

The announcement, made on Wednesday by Nelson Chukwudi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, marks a turning point in the bitter political feud that has rocked the oil-rich state since Fubara’s fallout with his predecessor and political godfather, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Fubara, who presided over a private valedictory session at the Government House in Port Harcourt, expressed appreciation to the outgoing commissioners for their service but made it clear that a new political era was about to begin.

> “This is not the end, but a new beginning. We are determined to serve Rivers people with renewed energy and unshaken commitment,” the governor said, hinting at a total restructuring of his government.

The development, which coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, has been widely interpreted as a strategic purge of Wike’s loyalists from the state’s political structure. Analysts believe the move signals the governor’s determination to fully assert his authority and surround himself with trusted allies as he prepares for the battles ahead.

Governor Fubara also called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu in the quest to build a peaceful and prosperous nation, while assuring Rivers citizens of his unwavering dedication to their welfare.

With the cabinet swept away, all eyes are now on Fubara’s next move—who makes it into his new team, and how the state’s fiery political establishment, still heavily influenced by Wike, will react in the coming days.