Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has directed all political appointees to hand over their duties with immediate effect, effectively dissolving the state executive council.
The directive came barely 24 hours after his swearing-in for a second term.
It was conveyed in an official circular dated March 18, 2026, and issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), directing affected appointees to transfer responsibilities to Permanent Secretaries or, in their absence, the most senior civil servants in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
According to the circular, the handover must be completed on or before the close of work on the same day, pending the constitution of a new cabinet.
“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… pending the constitution of a new cabinet,” the statement read.
The government also directed all first-term cabinet members to meet with the governor on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the ANSEC Chambers.
The circular was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Nwabufor Nwankwo.
The move signals the formal dissolution of the existing cabinet and the commencement of a new administrative phase, as Governor Soludo prepares to reconstitute his executive team for the new term.
