In a bold move to strengthen governmental capacity, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed five special advisers, signaling a strategic restructuring of his administrative team.

The newly selected advisers include two former commissioners who previously served in key roles within Fubara's administration: Prof. Peter Medee, former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and Barr. Eloka Tasie-Amadi, former Commissioner for Works. Both experienced public servants were significantly impacted by the recent Supreme Court judgment recognizing Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

Alongside Medee and Tasie-Amadi, the governor has also appointed Barrister Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Hon. Victor Ekaro, and Dr. Darlington Oji to serve as special advisers. The announcement was officially communicated through a government special announcement released by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications.

The five appointees are scheduled to be formally sworn in on Friday, January 2, 2026, at noon in the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt. Candidates are expected to arrive by 11:30 a.m. for the ceremonial proceedings, marking a significant moment in the state's administrative transition.

This appointment comes shortly after a minor cabinet reshuffle that saw Barr. Christopher Green redeployed from the Ministry of Sports to the Ministry of Justice as Attorney-General. Green will continue to coordinate sports activities until a substantive Commissioner for Sports is appointed.

The governor's actions occur against a backdrop of ongoing legislative discussions, with the State Assembly previously requesting commissioner-nominee names for screening and approval - a request that has yet to be fully addressed. Lawmakers have also raised concerns about the governor's financial management, alleging unauthorized withdrawals from the state's consolidated revenue account.

Governor Fubara's strategic appointments reflect a commitment to maintaining administrative continuity while introducing fresh perspectives into key governmental advisory roles. The selection of experienced public servants demonstrates a nuanced approach to governance and institutional memory.