Ibas Assumes Role as Sole Administrator , Fubara’s Portrait Remains in Government House

• President Tinubu on Tuesday declared state of emergency and suspended  Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s and lawmakers in River State
• In a chat with State House correspondents after he was sworn in, the retired naval chief said, “We know the circumstances that led to why we are here, and Mr President made it clear in his broadcast.
• After his swearing-in on Wednesday, Ibas vowed to prioritize the restoration of law and order in Rivers State.

Despite Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s portrait still being displayed at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Sole Administrator Admiral Ekwe Ibok Ibas (rtd) has officially taken office in Rivers State.

President Bola Tinubu appointed Ibas in response to a prolonged political crisis in the state, which resulted in the declaration of a State of Emergency and the suspension of Fubara and members of the Rivers House of Assembly for six months.

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After his swearing-in on Wednesday, Ibas vowed to prioritize the restoration of law and order in Rivers State.

His commitment to addressing the challenges caused by the political unrest demonstrates his dedication to ensuring stability and security for the region.

In a chat with State House correspondents after he was sworn in, the retired naval chief said, “We know the circumstances that led to why we are here, and Mr President made it clear in his broadcast.

If the main issue is that of maintaining law and order in the state, I think for any meaningful activities to take place in Rivers State, that is the utmost task that I have.

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We will work together with other stakeholders to ensure that we bring peace, order, security and stability to the people and government of Rivers State and Nigeria at large.”

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