BREAKING: Governor Uzodimma Sacks Imo Attorney General Cyprian Akaolisa

Owerri, Nigeria – May 26, 2025

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has dismissed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Cyprian Okechukwu Akaolisa, with immediate effect.Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+1Vanguard News+1

The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Chief Declan Emelumba. While the official statement did not provide a reason for the dismissal, it directed Akaolisa to hand over all government property in his possession to the State Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice without delay.ifm923.com+5Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+5Leadership News+5

Akaolisa, a longstanding ally of Governor Uzodimma, previously served as the governor’s placeholder for the deputy governorship position during the 2019 elections. His sudden removal has sparked speculation within political circles, especially given his prominent role in the state’s legal and political affairs.Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+1Leadership News+1

This is not the first time Akaolisa has been relieved of his duties. In May 2021, he was among 20 commissioners dismissed during a cabinet reshuffle. However, he was reinstated three months later after the government clarified that his initial removal was an error.Vanguard News+1ifm923.com+1

As of the time of this report, neither Governor Uzodimma nor Barrister Akaolisa has issued further statements regarding the dismissal.