A former magistrate in Rivers State has publicly declared that he cannot take orders from the newly appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), following the imposition of emergency rule in the state. The magistrate’s stance comes amid sweeping changes in the state’s governance structure after President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his
In a move reflecting heightened legislative scrutiny, the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the oversight of Rivers State has officially summoned the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), to appear before it this Thursday, April 17, 2025, for a comprehensive briefing on the current state of governance in the oil-rich state. This
In a landmark ruling delivered yesterday at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Justice Mohammed Ibrahim has issued an interim injunction restraining the Rivers State Sole Administrator from appointing administrators for the 23 local government areas in the state. The court’s decision comes after a group of concerned citizens, led by Chief Sokari Davies,
In a significant development for Rivers State’s governance structure, Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.) has announced that preparations are actively underway for the state’s 2025 budget, with special emphasis on critical sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure development, and employment generation. The retired naval officer made this revelation yesterday while hosting members
A coalition of groups has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, to declare his assets. The coalition’s demand is in line with the Code of Conduct Bureau’s requirements for public officials. Ibas was appointed as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following the declaration of a
The political turmoil in Rivers State has intensified as Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator, suspended all appointed officials under Governor Siminalayi Fubara . This move has further polarized the state’s political landscape, exacerbating the rift between rival factions.Background of the CrisisThe power struggle in Rivers State originated from a fallout between Governor Fubara
