Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying Christopher Green, the Commissioner of Sports Development, to the Ministry of Justice.
With this move, Green now assumes the role of Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, while continuing to oversee the Ministry of Sports until a substantive commissioner is appointed.
The position of Attorney General became vacant following the departure of former AG and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, after a recent Supreme Court ruling resolved a political crisis that affected the state’s governance.
The apex court nullified the appointments of commissioners previously screened and confirmed by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of Assembly, leaving several key cabinet positions vacant.
The ruling intensified tensions between the executive branch and the House of Assembly, complicating efforts to present new nominees for legislative screening and confirmation.
In response, Governor Fubara opted for an internal cabinet restructuring to ensure continuity in governance and prevent administrative gaps in critical ministries.
According to a statement signed by 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.
Barr. Green’s interim management of both Justice and Sports portfolios underscores the government’s focus on continuity in service delivery while efforts to resolve political and legislative issues continue.
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