Nigeria News: In recent Abuja news, Aleruchi Cookey-Gam, former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, criticised the suspension of tenured appointees by the State’s Sole Administrator, Ibok Ete-Ibas. She argued on Arise TV that commissions like the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission should remain unaffected, cautioning that this action could undermine accountability in state financial monitoring.
As a former Attorney General, Cookey-Gam emphasized the importance of adhering to established guidelines. She urged Ibas to focus on recurrent expenditure, highlighting concerns about the suspension of appointees including board chairpersons and institutional members. This Lagos news story draws attention to governance and accountability challenges in Rivers State. Source
- The suspension of political appointees may disrupt existing governance structures.
- This decision has sparked debates on accountability and adherence to legal norms.
- Rivers State faces potential instability in electoral and revenue boards due to the suspension.
What are your thoughts on the suspension of tenured appointees in Rivers State? Do you think it will compromise governance accountability? Share your thoughts.
