Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, affecting the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Sports Development. Christopher Green, the current Commissioner of Sports Development, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Justice, where he will assume the role of Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. Green will continue to oversee the Ministry of Sports until a new commissioner is appointed.
The position of Attorney General became vacant after the departure of Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The ruling nullified the appointments of commissioners previously screened and confirmed by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of Assembly, leaving several key cabinet positions vacant. This development has intensified tensions between the executive branch and the House of Assembly, complicating efforts to present new nominees for legislative screening and confirmation.
In response to the current governance challenges, Governor Fubara has opted for an internal cabinet restructuring to ensure continuity in governance and prevent administrative gaps in critical ministries. According to Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, the reshuffle reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening governance, optimizing the performance of key ministries, and maintaining stability across the state.
The decision, which takes immediate effect, was approved at the last State Executive Council meeting of 2025. Green’s interim management of both the Justice and Sports portfolios underscores the government’s focus on continuity in service delivery while efforts to resolve political and legislative issues continue. The move is seen as a strategic step to address the current vacuum in the Ministry of Justice and ensure that the administration of justice in the state is not disrupted.
The Rivers State government is working to resolve the political and legislative issues that have arisen from the Supreme Court ruling. The governor’s decision to reassign Green to the Ministry of Justice is expected to stabilize the governance structure in the state, at least in the short term. As the situation continues to unfold, the government’s ability to navigate the current challenges and find a lasting solution will be closely watched.
