Trouble Looms In Rivers As Ibas Summons Fubara, Dep To Govt House

TROUBLE may be brewing in Rivers State, as the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday, April 18.
According to a special government announcement issued on Tuesday, April 15, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, the summon is part of an official inquiry into appointments made during the governor’s administration over the past two years.
Fubara and his deputy were directed to present comprehensive documentation and records related to appointments made while in office, including the rationale and procedures that guided those decisions.
According to the announcement, the inquiry would also allow Fubara to “provide a clear and detailed explanation as to why he believes he should be reinstated to office.”
Fubara and Odu were expected to appear in person on Friday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m., at the Conference Room of the Rivers State Government House.
The notice stressed that attendance is mandatory and forms part of Ibas’ broader effort to “restore transparency, accountability and lasting peace in the governance of Rivers State.”
According to the special announcement: “The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, 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.
“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 on Friday, 18th April, 2025 at 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.”