President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), at the State House, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Ibas was sworn in on Wednesday after a brief meeting with the President following is appointment.
It would be recalled that President Tinubu appointed Ibas on Tuesday evening to run the affairs of Rivers State after declaring a state of emergency on the state following the escalation of the political crisis in the State.
ROYAL NEWS reports that the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Martins Amaewhule, on behalf of his colleagues said that they would abide by the President’s decision, even though it was not what they had requested.
The lawmakers accused the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara of being responsible for the crisis, saying his repeated disregard for court rulings and unconstitutional actions led to the current situation.
Amaewhule however assured Tinubu that the Rivers Assembly would fully support the Sole Administrator appointed to lead the state.
He pledged that the lawmakers would provide any assistance required to help the administrator carry out his duties effectively.
The Speaker urged the people of Rivers to stay calm and support the new leadership.
He also thanked them for their prayers and understanding, encouraging them to cooperate as the state moves forward under the emergency rule.
