The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has been invited to appear before the House of Representatives’ Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Recall that following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State and the subsequent appointment of Admiral Ibas to oversee the state’s operations for an initial six-month period, the National Assembly resolved to assume the role of the suspended State Assembly, citing Section 11 of the Constitution.
On Tuesday, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas established a 21-member committee chaired by House Leader Prof Julius Ihonvbere to carry out the job, charging members with bias and partisanship.
A statement issued by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, on Wednesday said, “Pursuant to its constitutional mandate to exercise full legislative oversight in accordance with Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Committee resolved, among other matters, to invite Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, to appear before it for a comprehensive interactive session.
Quoting Prof. Ihonvbere, the statement said, “This engagement is necessary to ascertain the true state of affairs in Rivers State and ensure that the House remains properly guided in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities in the public interest.
“The Sole Administrator is expected to appear before the Committee on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, in Room 414, House of Representatives New Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
“A formal letter of invitation has been sent and acknowledged accordingly. This public announcement serves to reinforce transparency in the Committee’s proceedings.
“The Committee reiterates its commitment to fulfilling its duties with diligence, transparency, and strict adherence to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
