Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has removed his long-time ally, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and appointed Hon. Benibo Frederick Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Dr. Honour Kuru Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications.

According to the statement, Anabraba will be sworn in at 4:00 p.m. on Monday at Government House, Port Harcourt.

Governor Fubara, who returned to office earlier this year after a six-month suspension following the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, has been under pressure to complete the formation of his cabinet. The prolonged delay in filling key positions, including the SSG and Chief of Staff, had fueled tensions within his political camp.

Until his appointment, Anabraba served as a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing Akuku-Toru Constituency.

First elected in 2021 under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), he later defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he was known for his loyalty to former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.