Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru removes Works Commissioner Stanley Lebechi Mbam from office with immediate effect and orders him to hand over all state government property, including his official vehicle. The governor also directs that Mbam transfers his responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary.
The outlets report the dismissal without stating the official reason. Punch and Legit describe the action as occurring without disclosure of the basis for the sack. Legit adds that the commissioner had previously been suspended and later recalled by the governor over alleged dereliction of duty, suggesting prior issues before the final removal. Vanguard similarly focuses on the order for immediate removal and the required handover process, including what happens to the commissioner’s duties.
