Fubara special advisers appointment has added a new layer to the evolving political dynamics in Rivers State. Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of five special advisers, including two former commissioners who previously served in his administration. The decision was announced in Port Harcourt on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The appointments come less than 72 hours after a minor cabinet reshuffle that saw the Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Christopher Green, redeployed to the Ministry of Justice as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Despite the redeployment, Green is expected to continue overseeing the Ministry of Sports until a substantive commissioner is named.
Among the newly appointed special advisers are Professor Peter Medee, former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and Barrister Eloka Tasie-Amadi, former Commissioner for Works. Both officials were affected by a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognised Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The ruling led to changes within the executive arm of government.
The full list of appointees also includes Barrister Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Hon. Victor Ekaro, and Dr Darlington Oji. According to the government announcement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, the advisers will be sworn in on Friday, January 2, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled for noon at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt.
The latest move comes amid continued tension between the executive and the state legislature. Since the Assembly resumed sittings after the emergency rule, lawmakers have asked the governor to submit names of commissioner-nominees for screening and confirmation. That request has yet to be acted upon.
Lawmakers have also accused Governor Fubara of repeatedly authorising withdrawals from the state’s consolidated revenue account without legislative approval. They claim the actions violate constitutional provisions and ignore both legislative warnings and a Supreme Court judgment.
The House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, through its chairman, Hon. Enemi George, described the governor’s actions as a breach of the constitution and the doctrine of separation of powers. The appointment of special advisers is expected to further shape the political and administrative direction of the state in the coming weeks.
