Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has dissolved the State Executive Council with effect from Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

According to a press statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday by Governor Nyesom Wike’s Special Assistant on Media, Kevin Ebiri, the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol), have also been relieved of their office.

“His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, commends the members of the Rivers State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the State. He has also wished them the best in all their future endeavours.”

The statement stated that the Governor has instructed all the former members of the State Executive Council to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.