Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has appointed Edison Ehie, a close ally, as the new Chief of Staff. Ehie, a former speaker of the state House of Assembly, resigned from his legislative position in December 2023, and there were rumors about his next move.
The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, and it also included the appointment of five special advisers: Dr. Darlington Orji, Prince Solomon Abel Eke, Barr. Aminayanasam Fiberesima, Engr. Deeyah Bariene, and Ohia Prince.
According to the statement, the newly appointed Chief of Staff and Special Advisers, along with one guest each, are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony by the Governor of Rivers State on Monday, 29th January 2024. The ceremony will take place at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House at 11:00 am.
Edison Ehie had communicated his resignation via a letter to the national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in December. Many people linked his resignation to President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in the political dispute between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It’s worth noting that in October, Ehie assumed the role of Speaker of the Rivers Assembly amid internal house conflicts and efforts to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara.