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Fubara’s Support Group Welcomes Sole Administrator

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Mar 22, 2025.

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The Simplified Movement Worldwide is a significant grassroots mobilization group supporting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara
The Group expressed support for the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State under the recently declared Emergency Rule.
The group argued that President Bola Tinubu may have been misled into declaring the Emergency Rule and emphasized Governor Fubara’s dedication to upholding the rule of law.

The Simplified Movement Worldwide, a significant grassroots mobilization group supporting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed support for the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State under the recently declared Emergency Rule, Eko Hot Blog reports.

The group cited Ibas’ extensive experience as a former naval chief and Nigeria’s immediate past High Commissioner to Ghana, emphasizing their confidence in his ability to manage the state’s affairs.

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However, the group has vehemently denied the claims made by Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, which attributed the Emergency Rule to rising insecurity in Rivers State.

The Simplified Movement described these assertions as “baseless and fallacious,” maintaining that the state had remained largely peaceful under Governor Fubara despite political tensions.

The group argued that President Bola Tinubu may have been misled into declaring the Emergency Rule and emphasized Governor Fubara’s dedication to upholding the rule of law.

They highlighted Fubara’s multiple attempts to present the 2025 budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling but noted that these efforts were met with resistance.

“The Governor was denied access to the Assembly Quarters despite formally notifying lawmakers of his intention to present the budget. Even after scheduling a third attempt for March 19, the House rebuffed the invitation, only for the Emergency Rule to be declared on the night of March 18,” the statement read.

The Movement accused the Assembly of intentionally hindering Governor Fubara’s attempts to comply with the Supreme Court ruling, asserting that their true intention was impeachment rather than legislative oversight.

Reaffirming their staunch support for Governor Fubara, the group portrayed him as a victim of political maneuvering aimed at seizing control of the state’s resources.

“Your Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, an epitome of Nigeria’s democracy, rest assured that the Simplified Movement Worldwide, the most formidable socio-political movement in Rivers State and beyond, stands solidly behind you,” the statement concluded.