Home of Representatives invitations Ibok-Ete Ibas over true state of affairs in Rivers
The Home of Representatives has invited the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), for a comprehension interplay on the true state of affairs within the state.
This was disclosed in a press release signed by Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr, Spokesman, Home of Representatives, on Wednesday.
Nairametrics beforehand reported that the Home of Representatives had established and subsequently inaugurated an Advert-Hoc Committee on Rivers State oversight, promising to make sure that the emergency rule within the state advantages its residents.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had declared a state of emergency within the oil-rich state, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, all members of the State Home of Meeting, and different elected officers.
“I’ve made private interventions between the contending events for a peaceable decision of the disaster, however my efforts have been largely ignored by the events concerned,” Tinubu said throughout a nationwide broadcast.
In March, the Senate and the Home of Representatives permitted President Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking their constitutional powers underneath the amended 1999 Structure.
As offered by the Structure, the Nationwide Meeting additionally imposed a joint committee of each chambers to supervise the administration of affairs in Rivers State throughout the emergency interval.
In keeping with Part 5 of the State of Emergency (Rivers State) Proclamation, 2025, and pursuant to Part 11(4) of the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the ad-Hoc Committee is predicted to watch implementation and be certain that governance within the state stays throughout the bounds of constitutionalism and the rule of legislation.
Invitation
In accordance with the assertion on Wednesday, the Advert-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, held its inaugural assembly at present on the Nationwide Meeting Complicated, Abuja and resolved, amongst different issues, to ask Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, to seem earlier than it for a complete interactive session.
- The Home burdened that the event is pursuant to its constitutional mandate to train full legislative oversight in accordance with Part 11(4) of the 1999 Structure (as amended).
- In accordance with the Chairman of the Committee and Home Chief, Hon. (Prof.) Julius Ihonvbere, “This engagement is critical to establish the true state of affairs in Rivers State and be certain that the Home stays correctly guided within the discharge of its oversight tasks within the public curiosity.”
- The assertion disclosed that the Sole Administrator is predicted to seem earlier than the Committee on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, in Room 414, Home of Representatives New Constructing, Nationwide Meeting Complicated, Abuja.
“A proper a call for participation has been despatched and acknowledged accordingly. This public announcement serves to bolster transparency within the Committee’s proceedings,” the assertion added.
- The Committee assured of its dedication to meet its duties with diligence, transparency, and strict adherence to the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
What You Ought to Know
Analysts say the disaster in Rivers State stems from an influence wrestle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This rift is alleged to have polarized the Rivers Meeting and escalated tensions, with the FCT Minister ceaselessly addressing the media on political developments within the state.
Nonetheless, the Legal professional Normal of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, said in a press interview that the Supreme Court docket judgment on the developments in Rivers State touched on the political deadlock between Governor Fubara and the state lawmakers.
