Rivers Crisis Deepens: Sole Administrator Ibas Summons Suspended Gov. Fubara Over Appointments

📰 Introduction:

Rivers State’s political atmosphere grows more intense as Sole Administrator Vice Admiral (rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, over their administration’s appointments made in the last two years.

This bold move is seen as part of a renewed push to restore transparency and accountability to the state's governance structures.

📋 Inquiry Into Fubara’s Appointments

The inquiry, announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, directs both Fubara and Ordu to appear at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, on:

🔹Date: Friday, 18th April 2025

🔹Time: 10:00 AM

🔹Venue: Conference Room, Government House

They are expected to submit all documents related to political appointments made during their administration.

⚖️ What the Inquiry Seeks

This move is aimed at evaluating the rationale, selection processes, and documentation of appointments made by the Fubara administration.

The Sole Administrator maintains that this is necessary to restore public confidence and streamline leadership practices in the state.

🔥 Legal Pushback from Fubara's Camp

Renowned human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, criticized the summons as “silly and ridiculous.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he argued:

“An unconstitutional impostor is summoning a governor who is protected by constitutional immunity? This madness can only happen in Tinubu’s Nigeria.”

Effiong has advised Fubara not to respond, citing constitutional protections and the questionable legality of Ibas’s role.

🚨 What’s at Stake for Rivers State?

This inquiry could reshape the future of governance in Rivers State. With legal resistance, public scrutiny, and a divided political base, all eyes are on whether Fubara will attend or push back.

This case may even set a national precedent on how state governance transitions are handled when constitutional lines are blurred.

📢 Conclusion

Whether the inquiry will lead to accountability or ignite deeper conflict remains to be seen. As Rivers State stands at a crossroads, this episode could either reinforce due process—or challenge the very foundation of constitutional authority in Nigeria.

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