Tinubu Appoints Vice Admiral Ibas As Military Administrator In Rivers

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) as the state’s military director amid the state’s oil-rich South-State.

From July 2015 to January 2021, Ibas served as Nigeria’s chief of naval staff.

The President removed Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu from office after they both received six-month suspensions at a television broadcast on Tuesday.

The Rivers State House of Assembly was suspended by the governor and his deputy, along with all other members.

Full Text: Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State

According to Tinubu, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all other elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are now suspended for a period of six months.

In the interest of the good people of Rivers State, I hereby nominate Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as administrator.

The judicial branch of Rivers State shall continue to function in accordance with their constitutional mandate, to the avoid any doubt, according to this declaration.

Source: Channels TV