The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a court order preventing the newly appointed Sole
Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), from resuming office. According to the Chief of Staff to the
suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Dr Edison Ehie, the reports are false and malicious.
Ehie described the claims as the work of “low minds” who are bent on escalating political tensions in the state. He
emphasized that the reports are baseless and intended to mislead the public.
The Rivers State Government has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding the appointment of Ibas as Sole
Administrator. The move has been met with resistance from some quarters, with some individuals claiming that the
appointment is unconstitutional.
However, Ehie has denied reports that he filed a suit challenging the appointment. He described the claims as
“fictitious” and emphasized that he has no intention of disrupting governance in the state.
The Chief of Staff urged the public to disregard the reports, stating that they are intended to create bad blood among
the people of the state. He emphasized that the government is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the state.
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Ehie’s statement comes amid growing tensions in the state following the appointment of Ibas as Sole Administrator.
The move has been met with resistance from some quarters, with some individuals claiming that it is an attempt to
undermine the democratic process.
The Rivers State Government has assured the public that it is committed to upholding the rule of law and maintaining
peace and stability in the state. Ehie’s statement is seen as an attempt to reassure the public and calm tensions in the state.
However, the controversy surrounding Ibas’s appointment is likely to continue, with some individuals vowing to
challenge the move in court. The development has highlighted the deepening political divisions in the state and the need for calm and restraint.
