Rivers Administrator, Ibas, Holds Security Meeting As Senate Receives Letter From Tinubu The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd), on Thursday arrived at the Rivers Government House
The Round Table says that he is currently engaged in a closed-door meeting with senior security officials, government officials and oil companies.
Ibas arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel.
The sole administrator, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, immediately proceeded to Government House, Port Harcourt afterwards.
He already arrived at the Government House, and he was conducted around by a few government officials.
Recall that Ibok-Ette Ibas was sworn-in on Wednesday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after he announced a State of Emergency in Rivers State.
Tinubu furthermore suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Senate Receives Letter from Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has officially communicated with the Senate regarding the six-month suspension imposed on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara
The letter, which outlined the details of the proclamation, was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio before the Senate immediately moved into a closed-door session.
Tinubu’s letter disclosed: “In compliance with the provisions of Section 305, Subsection 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as changed, I hereby forward, for the consideration of the Senate, copies of the official Gazette of the State of Emergency Proclamation 2025.
“The main moods of the proclamation are as follows:
– A declaration of a State of Emergency in one State of the Federation, namely, Rivers State.
– The suspension from office of the Governor, his Deputy, and all members of the State House of Assembly.
– The appointment of Vice-Admiral Iboete Iba as the Administrator to oversee the State, subject to any instructions or regulations that may be issued by me from time to time.
“While I look forward to the expeditious consideration of the Senate, please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Following the reading of the letter, Akpabio remarked, “This letter is committed to the Committee of the entire Senate for immediate passage.”
However, shortly after, Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West) exalted a Point of Order 133, requesting a closed-door session to deliberate on the proclamation letter.
The day’s plenary session began at noon with the National Anthem, chased by an opening prayer at 12:01 pm.
The motion for the adoption of Votes and Proceedings from the previous Wednesday’s sitting was moved by Senator Barinada Mpigi (PDP, Rivers South East) and seconded by Senator Idiat Adebule (APC, Lagos West).
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Published 3/20/2025