By Nworisa Michael
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dissolved his cabinet, directing all political appointees in Anambra State to step down and hand over to top civil servants in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The directive was issued less than 24 hours after the governor was sworn in for a second term in office.
In a statement released by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Nwabufo Nwankwo, affected officials were instructed to complete their handover processes on or before the close of work on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
According to the circular, all appointees are to hand over to Permanent Secretaries or the most senior civil servants within their MDAs, who will oversee operations pending the constitution of a new cabinet.
The statement further directed all first-term cabinet members to attend a meeting with the governor scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the ANSEC Chambers of the Light House in Awka.
Governor Soludo was sworn in on Tuesday at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square alongside his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim, marking the beginning of his second tenure.
In his inaugural address, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria pledged to intensify development efforts across the state, highlighting progress made in security and economic activities.
“The debilitating one-sit-at-home is over, and our schools, markets, businesses, and public servants are back to work. Ndi Anambra says that ours is now the safest, or at least one of the safest states in Nigeria,” Soludo said.
The inauguration ceremony attracted several high-profile dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku.
Also in attendance was the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, alongside other prominent personalities.
Soludo’s return to office follows his victory in the November 8, 2025 governorship election, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
