Ibok-Ete Ibas: House of Reps summons Rivers sole administrator

The House of Representatives has summoned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), to appear before its newly inaugurated Committee on Rivers State Oversight.

The invitation, announced barely 24 hours after the committee’s formal inauguration, was confirmed in a statement by House spokesperson Akin Rotimi.

The committee, chaired by House Leader Hon. (Prof.) Julius Ihonvbere is set to conduct an interactive session with Ibas to examine unfolding developments in the state since he assumed office.

“This engagement is necessary to ascertain the true state of affairs in Rivers State and ensure that the House remains properly guided in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities in the public interest,” said Ihonvbere, emphasising the legislature's constitutional duty to ensure transparency and accountability.

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The committee’s decision was reached during its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, April 15, during which members deliberated on emerging governance issues in Rivers State.

According to Rotimi, the session is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, in Room 414 of the House of Representatives New Building at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.

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A formal letter has already been sent to Ibas, with the public statement reinforcing the House’s commitment to openness.

“The Committee reiterates its commitment to fulfilling its duties with diligence, transparency, and strict adherence to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Rotimi added.

The summons marks the first major move by the 21-member committee as it begins its legislative oversight of Rivers State, signalling a potentially intense scrutiny of Ibas’s administration.