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Ijaw Group Disapproves of Rivers Appointees’ Suspension

Emmanuel Ademola by Emmanuel Ademola
March 29, 2025
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Ijaw Group Disapproves of Rivers Appointees’ Suspension
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The suspension of political appointees and boards of statutory commissions and boards in Rivers State by the state administrator, retired vice admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has been denounced by Maobuoye Nangi-Obu, secretary-general of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide.

The group called the action a “full-blown military dictatorship” and claimed it was an attempt to allow unbridled

plunder of public funds.

Nangi-Obu claimed in a statement released on Wednesday that the Administrator is carrying out a deliberate plot to

undermine the state’s democratic administration.

He claimed that in order for politicians to keep control of Rivers State, important government officials were

suspended, including the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, Commissioners, Board Members, and Special Advisers.

“The latest announcement by the Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, suspending

statutory commissions and boards with clear tenures in Rivers State, is an affront to the rights of Rivers people and

nothing short of a full-blown military dictatorship in action.

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“This reckless move, executed under the guise of presidential authority, is a desperate attempt to remove all possible

checks and balances to facilitate the looting of Rivers State’s resources,” Obu stated.

He further emphasised that the action might cause a political crisis in the state and that it would lead to instability

and disenchantment among the populace if lawful government officials were ignored.

“The people of Rivers State will not be deceived—this is not about governance; it is about consolidating power to

continue the reckless looting of the state’s treasury,” Obu said.

The IYC Secretary-General asked that the suspension be immediately lifted and urged Rivers citizens to oppose what

he described as an “abuse of power.”

At the expense of the populace, he underlined, Rivers State must not be transformed into the private property of a

select group of political figures.

The group demanded an immediate reversal of this illegal suspension and a return to democratic governance, stating

that Rivers State must not be turned into the personal estate of a single individual and his cronies.

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Emmanuel Ademola

Emmanuel Ademola

Ademola Emmanuel Akadiri is a trained and registered journalist with expertise in political public relations, political branding, media relations, crisis communication, government and media relations. He currently holds a Master's Degree in Mass Communication.

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