Governor Chukwuma Soludo Dissolves Cabinet and Orders Immediate Handover Following Second Term Inauguration Ceremony

Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo orders all political appointees to hand over to civil servants as he begins his second term and prepares a new cabinet.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 18, 2026, 6:02 PM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Channels Television

A Decisive Reset for the Second Term

The political landscape of Anambra State underwent a major structural shift on Wednesday as Governor Chukwuma Soludo issued a sweeping directive to dissolve his current executive team. In a formal circular signed by Nwabufo Nwankwo, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, all political appointees were instructed to vacate their positions immediately. This move, coming a mere day after the Governor's second term inauguration, is a traditional but firm procedural step intended to clear the path for a fresh administrative lineup. The Governor has mandated that all affected officials conclude their handover processes by the close of business on March 18, ensuring no vacuum remains in the state’s daily operations.

Institutional Continuity Through Civil Service

To prevent the disruption of essential public services during this transition period, the Governor has ordered that all departmental responsibilities be transferred to the highest ranking career professionals within the bureaucracy. Permanent Secretaries and the most senior civil servants in various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies have been tasked with overseeing state affairs in the interim. This strategy utilizes the existing institutional memory of the civil service to maintain stability while the Governor deliberates on his next cabinet. By placing the reins of power in the hands of non political technocrats, the administration seeks to project an image of a professionalized and stable government that functions independently of individual political tenures.

Post Inauguration Strategic Consultations

While the current appointees have been relieved of their daily duties, the Governor has scheduled a high level meeting to conclude the affairs of his first term. According to official notifications, all members of the outgoing cabinet are expected to convene with Professor Soludo on Monday, March 23, at the ANSEC Chambers in Awka. This gathering is viewed by political observers as a formal debriefing session where the Governor will likely outline the roadmap for his second term and potentially signal which key players might be invited back to serve in the new dispensation. The meeting serves as a bridge between the achievements of the previous four years and the heightened expectations of the new mandate.