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TINUBU SWEARS-IN VICE ADMIRAL IBAS AS RIVERS STATE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR

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  CapitalTimesNews / 3 weeks
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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (RTD.) as the sole administrator of Rivers State, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, and was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. Ibas, who served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, will oversee the affairs of Rivers State for an initial period of six months. His primary mandate will be to restore stability, ensure the security of lives and property, and facilitate the return of constitutional democracy in the state. The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was announced by President Tinubu in a national broadcast on Tuesday, citing the collapse of the state’s legislative arm, a breakdown of democratic processes, and a deteriorating security situation. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly were suspended for an initial period of six months. As Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibas will not have the authority to enact new laws, but will be empowered to formulate necessary regulations, subject to approval by the Federal Executive Council and promulgation by the President. President Tinubu assured Nigerians that the declaration of a state of emergency and the appointment of a Sole Administrator were necessary steps to address the extraordinary challenges facing Rivers State.