The state’s administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has condemned the suspension of political appointees and boards of statutory commissions and boards in Rivers State.
Nangi-Obu described the action as an “full-fledged military dictatorship” and an alleged attempt to halt the looting of state assets.
Nangi-Obu claimed in a statement on Wednesday that the Administrator was carrying out a deliberate attempt to end democratic governance in the state.
He claimed that politicians plotted the suspension of key government figures to maintain their hold on Rivers State, including the Chief of Staff, the Commissioners, Board Members, and Special Advisers.
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The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd), has made a disturbing announcement that threatens the rights of the Rivers State’s citizens, and it amounts to nothing less than a full-fledged military dictatorship in operation.
Abu remarked, “This reckless move, carried out under the guise of presidential authority, is a desperate attempt to remove all repressive controls to facilitate the looting of Rivers State’s resources.”
He added that the action could lead to a political crisis in the state, and that supporting legitimate government officials would lead to unrest and dissatisfaction among the populace.
The people of Rivers State won’t be fooled; “This is not about governance; it is about consolidating power to carry out the state’s reckless looting,” Abu said.
The IYC Secretary-General demanded an immediate reversal of the suspension and called on Rivers residents to protest what he termed an “fraud of power.”
He argued that the people’s interests should not be compromised by the development of Rivers State into the private property of a few political actors.
Source: Channels TV
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