Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has implemented a minor reshuffle within the State Executive Council (SEC), commonly referred to as the State cabinet, The Story can authoritatively report.
As part of the changes, Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, the Commissioner for Information, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Special Duties.
In the interim, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, the Commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, will oversee the Ministry of Information.
Aniagwu, who previously served as Chief Press Secretary, was later appointed Commissioner for Information during the administration of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
A source close to Dr. Osuoza earlier confirmed the development, stating, “I have just confirmed that he was taken to the Ministry of Special Duties.”
Additionally, a reliable source within the inner circle of the government has also verified the same development.
There are mixed reactions among journalists regarding Governor Oborevwori’s directive for the Ministry of Information to be overseen by Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu.
This sentiment stems from lingering grievances over the fallout between journalists and the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
Journalists have expressed dissatisfaction with Okowa’s refusal to acknowledge their efforts during his eight-year tenure with a ‘parting gift.’
It is worth recalling that Okowa was accused of denying journalists of same gesture of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, fully implemented by Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, extended to media professionals, both government house press crew and those outside the Government House.
