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 Attorney General position became vacant after Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, left office following a recent Supreme Court ruling. That ruling nullified the appointments of commissioners previously screened and confirmed by the Victor Oko‑Jumbo‑led House of Assembly, leaving several key cabinet posts empty. The decision has heightened tensions between the executive branch and the House of Assembly, complicating efforts to present new nominees for legislative screening and confirmation.
In response to these governance challenges, Governor Fubara opted for an internal cabinet restructuring to ensure continuity 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 political and legislative issues are being resolved. The move is seen as a strategic step to fill the vacuum in the Ministry of Justice and ensure that the administration of justice in the state is not disrupted. The Rivers State government continues to work toward resolving the political and legislative challenges arising from the Supreme Court ruling, and Governor Fubara’s reassignment of Green is expected to stabilize the governance structure in the short term. As the situation unfolds, the government’s ability to navigate these challenges and find a lasting solution will be closely watched.
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