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The newly appointed sole administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has arrived at Government House, Port Harcourt.

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20/03/2025

VIDEO: Moment sole administrator Ibas arrived Rivers govt house

Vice Admiral Ibas has arrived Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to resume duty as the state's Sole Administrator.

Ibas was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, Wednesday, March 19, in Abuja.

The brief ceremony was attended by several key officials, including the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the Principal Secretary to the President, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

Ibas' swearing-in came after President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.

In a national broadcast, Tinubu cited prolonged political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats as the reasons for this extraordinary measure.

Upon swearing-in, Ibas stated that his job was mainly to restore peace and order in the state.

20/03/2025

A Rere photo of president Tinubu swearing in the new Rivers state Administrator

20/03/2025

Today, I join all well- meaning Nigerians to unequivocally condemn President Bola Tinubu's recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which includes the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly.

This action represents a blatant subversion of democratic principles and an affront to the constitutional framework that underpins our nation's democracy. The suspension of duly elected officials undermines the rights of the people of Rivers State and sets a dangerous precedence.

While concerns regarding pipeline vandalism and political unrest are legitimate, the federal government's unconstitutional and heavy-handed approach is not the best way out. Addressing such issues requires adherence to the rule of law, constructive dialogue, and collaboration with state government —not the imposition of authoritarian measures.
I wish to call on the federal government to rescind this undemocratic declaration, reinstate the suspended officials, and engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve the issues in Rivers State.

Nigeria's democracy has been hard-earned through the sacrifices of countless individuals. We must not allow it to be compromised by actions that contravene the very principles we strive to uphold.

Senator Nenadi Usman, PhD
Chairman, Labour Party Caretaker Committee