RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT SHAKE-UP: FUBARA DROPS DANAGOGO, APPOINTS ANABRABA AS NEW SSG
Port Harcourt | October 13, 2025.
In a surprising political development, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo of his duties as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and announced Hon. Benibo Frederick Anabraba as his replacement, with immediate effect.
The announcement, which came through an official statement from Government House, Port Harcourt, marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, as Danagogo was widely regarded as one of Fubara’s closest allies since the governor assumed office.
According to the statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, the governor thanked Dr. Danagogo for his service and contributions to the administration while wishing him well in his future endeavors. No official reason was given for the sudden change.
Hon. Benibo Frederick Anabraba, a seasoned politician, former leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly caucus, and prominent figure in the state’s political circles, is expected to bring fresh administrative vigor to the Fubara-led government.
Political observers describe the appointment as both strategic and symbolic, coming at a time when the governor appears to be consolidating power amid ongoing political tensions within the state.
Dr. Tammy Danagogo, a former Minister of Sports under President Goodluck Jonathan and an experienced public administrator, had served as SSG since the inception of Fubara’s administration in 2023. He was instrumental in the transition process that brought Fubara to office and played a key role in shaping the early policies of the current government.
However, recent months have witnessed signs of internal realignment within the state’s political structure, especially as Governor Fubara continues to assert greater independence from external influences.
Reactions and Political Implications
While the official statement remained muted on the reasons for Danagogo’s exit, political analysts suggest the move could be part of a broader restructuring aimed at strengthening the governor’s inner circle.
A Port Harcourt-based political analyst, Dr. Kelvin Worlu, noted that “Governor Fubara’s decision reflects his growing confidence and readiness to define his administration’s direction on his own terms. Anabraba’s appointment is a message of consolidation and loyalty.”
As of press time, neither Dr. Danagogo nor his associates had publicly reacted to the development.
The latest appointment adds to a series of administrative adjustments made by the Fubara government in recent months, as the state continues to navigate complex political undercurrents and developmental challenges.
