Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state Sunday sacked his Special Assistant on Internal Security and Utility (Urban), Saint Nchekwube Anakor.
The governor also relieved three coordinators of development centres; Amos Ogbonnaya (Anuagata), Jerry Okorie Ude (Okposi), and Martha Nwankwo (Ohaozara-East) of their duties.
Though the reasons for their sack were not given in detail, a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Kenneth Ugbala said it was due to security challenges in the state.
The statement reads; “In the avowed determination of Ebonyi state government to address the prevailing security situation in the state, His Excellency Engr David Umahi has ordered the immediate removal from office of the underlisted coordinators of development centres in the state for non-performance.
“Consequently, the governor has approved the nomination of the following persons as acting coordinators of the affected development centres with immediate effect; Mr. Tochukwu Uzor, Anuagata; Mr. Henry Ugochi Ovoke, Okposi; and Mr. Ernest Okorie, Ohaozara-East.
“In a similar vein, and on the directive of His Excellency the Governor, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Internal Security and Utility (Urban), Mr. Saint Nchekwube Anakor, is hereby removed from office with immediate effect. Mr Chidiebere Egwu is to take over as SA on Internal Security and Utility (Urban).
“All the affected former officials are directed to hand over all government property in their possession to the Secretary to the State Government/Coordinating Commissioner before the close of work on Monday 26th of October 2020.”
