Anambra Governor Soludo Dissolves Cabinet

Governor Charles Soludo of Nigeria — Anambra State, Nigeria, has directed all political appointees to immediately hand over their duties to Permanent Secretaries or senior civil servants. This directive, issued on March 18, 2026, just 24 hours after his second-term inauguration, signals the dissolution of the existing cabinet and the beginning of a new administrative cycle. The handover process is to be completed by the close of work on the same day, with a new cabinet to be constituted later. All first-term cabinet members are scheduled to meet with Governor Charles Soludo on March 23, 2026. The circular was signed by Nwabufor Nwankwo, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. The event follows Governor Charles Soludo's re-election, declared by the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission, and his swearing-in ceremony attended by dignitaries including Kashim Shettima, Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Emeka Anyaoku, and Siminalayi Fubara.