Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas summons Fubara to Govt House

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr Ngozi Ordu, will appear before the State Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

Both Fubara and Dr. Ngozi were both summoned by the State Administrator as part of an official inquiry into appointments made during the Fubara administration over the past two years.

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika.

According to the statement, Fubara has been directed to present comprehensive documentation and records related to appointments made while in office.

This includes, among other things, the rationale and procedures that guided those decisions.

The statement reads: “RIVERS GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT“

The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, has formally summoned the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for an inquiry into the appointments made under their administration over the past two years.

“Sir Fubara is directed to present all relevant documents and records pertaining to appointments, including justifications and procedures followed during his tenure.

The session will also serve as an opportunity for the suspended Governor to provide a clear and detailed explanation as to why he believes he should be reinstated to office.

“Both parties are expected to appear in person as follows: Date: Friday, 18th April, 2025

Time: 10:00am Prompt. Venue: Conference Room, Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt

Attendance is mandatory. This process forms part of the Sole Administrator’s ongoing efforts to restore transparency and accountability and lasting peace in the governance of Rivers State.