Gov. Chukwuma Soludo Directs Political Appointees To Hand Over

Prof Chukwuma Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered all political appointees to hand over to permanent secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their respective ministries, departments and agencies. The directive was issued a day after the governor and his deputy were sworn in for a new term in office.

According to Soludo, the appointees must have completed the handover on or before the close of work on Wednesday, pending the constitution of a new cabinet.

The oath of office was administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, in the presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima and former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and GEJ, among other dignitaries.

It read, “I am directed to inform all political appointees to hand over to the permanent secretaries or the most senior civil servant in the various MDAs on or before the close of work today, March 18, 2026, until a new cabinet is constituted.

All first-term cabinet members are to meet with Mr Governor as follows: Date: Monday, March 23, 2026.Time: 10 am prompt. Venue: ANSEC Chambers.

Please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards.”

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