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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the Administrator of Rivers State, hours after suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials in the state.
The decision comes amid escalating political tensions in Rivers, where disagreements between the governor and key political stakeholders have created a crisis.
Tinubu’s move marks a significant intervention, as he temporarily replaces the elected government with an appointed administrator.
Vice Admiral Ibas, a retired Chief of Naval Staff, is expected to take charge of governance in the oil-rich state and restore order amid the unfolding political drama.
His appointment signals the federal government’s resolve to stabilize the state’s leadership.
While the full details of the suspensions remain unclear, the action has sparked widespread reactions from political analysts and stakeholders, who question its constitutional basis.
However, sources within the presidency suggest that Tinubu’s decision aims to prevent a breakdown of governance in Rivers.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on Ibas and how he will manage the state’s affairs in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Governor Fubara and the affected officials have accepted the suspension while urging their followers and the residents of the state to remain calm and obey the rules of law governing the state.
