Fubara appoints new SSGchief of staff

February 262026 9:03 am

By Dennis Naku

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Rivers State GovernorSiminalayi Fubarahas named a new Secretary to the State Government and a new Chief of Staff at Government HousePort Harcourt.

According to a statement issued on Thursdaythe governor appointed Dagogo Wokoma as the new SST and Mr Sunny Ewule as his new Chief of Staff.

The appointments were contained in a Special Government Announcement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the GovernorOnwuka Nzeshiand made available to journalists.

According to the statementthe two appointments take immediate effect.

No reason was given for the removal of the former occupants of the offices.

It added that the new appointees will be sworn in at 2pm at Government HousePort Harcourt.

The statement read“The Governor of Rivers StateSir Siminalayi Fubarahas appointed Dr Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the Secretary to the State Government and Barrister Sunny Ewule as the Chief of Staff.

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“Both appointments are with immediate effect. The new appointees will be sworn in at 2:00 p.m. todayThursdayFebruary 262026.

“The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Executive Council ChamberGovernment HousePort Harcourt.”

PUNCH Online reports that the new SSG replaces Mr Benibo Anabrabawhile the new Chief of Staff replaces Edison Ehie.

Ehie’s position had earlier been a subject of speculation since President Bola Tinubu first intervened in the political crisis rocking the statewith sources claiming he had been acting in the capacity behind the scenes.

The new appointments are believed to be a fallout of the recent reconciliation between Fubara and his former political allythe Minister of the Federal Capital TerritoryNyesom Wikeafter Tinubu intervened to halt the planned impeachment of the governor by the Rivers State House of Assembly and brokered peace between the two leaders.

The Speaker of the AssemblyMartin Amaewhuleduring plenary last weeksaid the House had officially withdrawn its impeachment proceedings against Fubara and his deputyProf. Ngozi Odufollowing the President’s intervention.

Fubara recently dissolved his cabinet of eight commissioners and relieved all his Special Advisers of their duties.

Dennis Naku

Dennis Naku is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with approximately 19 years of professional experience. He has previously worked with Champion Newspapers and National Mirror Newspaperreporting across multiple beats. His work reflects extensive newsroom experience and a commitment to professional journalism practice.

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