Vice Admiral (rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, has sent an invitation to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at Government House in Port Harcourt.
The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, signed a special notice on Tuesday that included this information.
Worika revealed that the invitation is a component of a formal investigation of appointments made during the previous two years during the Fubara government.
According to the statement, Fubara has been asked to produce full documentation pertaining to appointments made while in office. This includes, among other things, the reasons and procedures that influenced such decisions.
The full statement reads:
“RIVERS GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
“The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, has formally summoned the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for an inquiry into the appointments made under their administration over the past two years.
“Sir Fubara is directed to present all relevant documents and records pertaining to appointments, including justifications and procedures followed during his tenure. The session will also serve as an opportunity for the suspended Governor to provide a clear and detailed explanation as to why he believes he should be reinstated to office.
“Both parties are expected to appear in person as follows:
Date: Friday, 18th April, 2025
Time: 10:00am Prompt
Venue: Conference Room, Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt
Attendance is mandatory. This process forms part of the Sole Administrator’s ongoing efforts to restore transparency and accountability and lasting peace in the governance of Rivers State.
Signed:
Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika
Secretary to the State Government”
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