Tag: Rivers State

Ibas bows out, hands over to Fubara

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Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), Rivers State’s sole administrator, turned over authority to Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday, announcing the restoration of law and order in the state. Ibas, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu six months ago to stabilize Rivers amid political unrest, said in his farewell speech that his tenure brought about “milestones of progress,” such as the holding of local government elections, the reorganization of statutory boards, and the National Assembly’s approval of the state budget. He warned that “the exercise of power without restraint can…

Political Fallout: Briggs Claims Tinubu’s Actions Have Not Benefited Rivers State

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The suspension of the Emergency Rule that President Bola Tinubu placed on Rivers State has not benefited the people of that state, according to prominent environmental and human rights activist Ann-Kio Briggs. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Briggs claimed that President Tinubu had wrongfully imposed emergency rule in the state and that the return to democratic governance at the conclusion of the six-month term could not be interpreted as a favor to the state. According to Briggs, Fubara must have the entire support of the state’s citizens, who naturally…

Rivers State: Hopes and Mixed Views Await as Emergency Rule Ends

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Expectations are high in the political community as Rivers State’s emergency rule comes to an end. If President Bola Tinubu, who took a 10-day vacation to return to Nigeria yesterday, does not extend the rule, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, are anticipated to return to their seats tomorrow. So far, all looks to be prepared for the termination of the emergency rule and the reinstatement of elected officials. Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas, retd,…