The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has officially summoned the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
According to Naija News, the Secretary to the State Government, Ibibia Lucky Worika, made this announcement in a statement released on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Vice Admiral Ibas instructed Fubara to come with full documentation and records related to appointments made during his two-year administration, along with explanations and the procedures that were followed.
Worika said the meeting will also give Fubara the chance to explain why he believes he should be reinstated as governor.
The statement read in full:
“RIVERS GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
“The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, 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.
“Sir 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:
Date: Friday, 18th April, 2025
Time: 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.”
