Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has confirmed an earlier report by The Story regarding the redeployment of the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, to the position of Commissioner for Special Duties.
The redeployment of Dr. Osuoza as Commissioner for Special Duties in the Government House by Governor Oborevwori raises questions about the strategic intent and timing of the move.
While such reshuffles are not uncommon in governance, the decision invites scrutiny regarding the effectiveness of previous appointments and whether this new role aligns with Dr. Osuozaâs expertise and the administrationâs broader objectives.
Critics might interpret this as a politically motivated maneuver rather than a policy-driven decision, especially if the reassignment does not yield tangible results or address pressing issues.
The government must ensure transparency in its rationale to avoid perceptions of favoritism or inefficiency.
But confirming the development, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sir Festus Ahon, said: “Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza is being redeployed as Commissioner for Special Duties Govt House while Aniagwu is to oversee Information Ministry”.
Meanwhile, journalists have revisited past grievances as Delta State Governor Oborevwori, confirmed reports of a cabinet reshuffle, reassigning Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza as Commissioner, Special Duties, Government House and appointing Mr. Charles Aniagwu to oversee both the Ministries of Works (Rural and Riverine) and Information.
The reshuffle reignited discussions among journalists, particularly about their strained relationship with the previous administration under Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
Many recalled how Okowaâs tenure ended without the customary ‘parting gift’ to appreciate their work, a gesture extended by one of his predecessors, Chief James Onanefe Ibori and implemented by Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.
However, Okowa did not implement Dr. Uduaghan’s own but implement his partially, sparking anger among journalists.
The situation prompted both the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel and the Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel to impose a ban on covering assignments and press releases related to Okowa and his media team, although the ban was eventually lifted.
The perceived neglect left a sour note among journalists, fueling mixed reactions to Oborevwori’s decision to entrust Aniagwu with overseeing the Ministry of Information, given his close association with the Okowa administration.
