Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minor reshuffle of the State Executive Council, redeploying Barrister Christopher Green as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
Gatekeepers News reports that Green, who was previously the Commissioner for Sports, was reassigned to the Ministry of Justice following approval at the last State Executive Council meeting of 2025.
The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo.
According to the statement, Green will also continue to oversee the Ministry of Sports pending the appointment of a substantive commissioner.
The redeployment takes immediate effect and, according to the state government, reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening governance, ensuring continuity in service delivery and optimising the performance of key ministries.
Meanwhile, political observers note that the cabinet reshuffle comes amid heightened political tensions in Rivers State following the prolonged rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
Wike recently claimed that his political camp controls the grassroots political structures in the state, insisting that no candidate could win an election in Rivers without its backing. He also accused Fubara of reneging on agreements reached during a peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu in September.
Sources told The Guardian that part of the agreement allegedly required Fubara not to seek a second term in office. However, following the governor’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the sources said his recent actions suggest an interest in a second-term bid.
Analysts warn that the unfolding developments could further escalate political tensions in the state.
