President Tinubu met with Rivers State’s new sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, following the declaration of emergency rule. The meeting aimed at stabilizing governance after the suspension of key political figures. The move has drawn mixed reactions, with concerns over democratic principles and federal intervention.
President Bola Tinubu met with Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (Rtd), the newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting comes a day after the president imposed a state of emergency on the oil-rich state due to ongoing political instability.
Vice Admiral Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, arrived at the State House around noon for discussions on stabilizing governance in the state. His appointment follows the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the entire Rivers House of Assembly for an initial six-month period.
Sources suggest the talks focused on ensuring continuity in governance while maintaining judicial independence. Tinubu reportedly emphasized that Ibas’ role is strictly administrative, with no mandate to create new laws. The federal government is expected to monitor the situation closely to assess the impact of the intervention.
The emergency measures have sparked debate among political analysts and citizens, with some supporting the move as necessary for restoring order, while others see it as an overreach of executive power. As Rivers State navigates this transition, all eyes remain on how Ibas will manage the crisis and maintain stability in the coming months.
![[VIDEO] Kogi Central Constituents Start Recall Process for Senator Akpoti Uduaghan](/data/attachments/214/214597-38d2773411de4755ec5cab426216dfb3.jpg?hash=Dx8tr8Jq9U)
