“These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.” – Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Etteh Ibas (Rtd.), has denied reports that he summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu for a meeting on April 18, 2025.
In a statement released Wednesday by Sir Dede Sampson Friday, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, the report was described as false and misleading.
“The Rivers State Government has become aware of fraudulent announcements circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government,” the statement read.
“These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.”
The state government urged the public to disregard the fake news and rely on verified channels. Ibas was appointed Sole Administrator following President Tinubu’s March 18 declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.