Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This major development was announced on Thursday, February 12, 2026, via an official statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi.

In the announcement, Governor Fubara directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over their duties to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior officers in their respective ministries without delay.

The Governor expressed appreciation to the outgoing members of the Executive Council for their service to the state and wished them success in their future endeavors. No specific reasons were provided in the statement for the dissolution, though it comes amid ongoing political dynamics in the state, including recent reconciliation efforts involving key figures.

This move is seen by some observers as a step toward refreshing the administration and possibly paving the way for new appointments.