President Bola Tinubu swears in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd.) as Sole Administrator of Rivers State following a declaration of emergency and suspension of elected officials. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the decision while others condemn the removal of Governor Fubara and lawmakers.
President Bola Tinubu swore in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following a meeting at the Presidential Villa. The appointment comes after Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the Rivers State House of Assembly members.
Tinubu cited the escalating political crisis as the reason for the intervention. Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, brings extensive experience to the role, with his leadership spanning from 2015 to 2021. His appointment follows both praise and condemnation, with political figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and others rejecting the suspension of elected officials, while the pro-Wike assembly supports the move.
This decision is set against the backdrop of ongoing legal and political challenges in Rivers State, with stakeholders calling for a swift resolution.
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