The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has summoned the suspended Governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for a formal inquiry into appointments made during their administration.
According to an official statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, the inquiry is scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 am, in the Conference Room of the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt.
However, according to the statement, Fubara is expected to present all necessary documents relating to appointments made over the past two years, including explanations of the procedures followed and the rationale behind each decision.
The statement also revealed that the session will also give the embattled governor an opportunity to justify why he believes he should be reinstated as Governor.
“Sir Fubara is directed to present all relevant documents and records pertaining to appointments, including justifications and procedures followed during his tenure,” the statement read.
Moreso, the statement said further that attendance is compulsory, as the move forms part of the Sole Administrator’s efforts to restore transparency, accountability, and lasting peace in the administration of the state.
“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”, the statement said.
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Pro-Fubara protest erupts in Port Harcourt
Meanwhile, a fresh wave of protest erupted on the streets of Port Harcourt on Wednesday as hundreds of women, believed to be supporters of the suspended governor, took to the streets demanding the immediate restoration of democratic governance in the state.
In a viral video circulating on social media platforms, the women—many dressed in black—marched peacefully with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Bring Back Fubara,” “We Are Gagged,” “Say No to Sole Administrator,” and “Is the Law Different for Sim Fubara and Rivers State?”
Chanting solidarity songs and calling for justice, the protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with the current political situation in the state, decrying what they described as an imposition of leadership and the suppression of democratic choice.
“We cannot be silenced. We voted for our governor, and he must be allowed to serve, we want Sim” the women were heard saying in the video.
The demonstration is the latest in a series of public outcries that have greeted the suspension of Governor Fubara, with many residents calling on federal authorities to intervene and safeguard democracy in Rivers State.
