President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as the Administrator of Rivers State to oversee the state’s affairs temporarily.
The decision, announced during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, comes amid a political crisis in the state.
Tinubu emphasized that the appointment is in the best interest of the people of Rivers State.
He clarified that the judicial arm of the state remains unaffected and will continue to function as per its constitutional mandate.
Additionally, the president declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all 27 elected members of the State House of Assembly.
The suspension is to last for an initial period of six months.
