President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the new Sole Administrator of Rivers State. This pivotal Abuja news event unfolded at the State House on Wednesday, drawing attention to the state’s political urgency. The ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi.
Tinubu’s decisive action reflects a broader strategy to quell the ongoing political unrest by suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other officials for six months. This crucial intervention is expected to steer the state back to stability, under Ibas’s experienced leadership, given his prior service as Chief of Naval Staff.
- President Tinubu appoints Vice Admiral Ibas amid Rivers State crisis.
- State of emergency declared, Governor and officials suspended.
- Ibas brings extensive experience from his tenure as Chief of Naval Staff.
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