Revealed: Why Tinubu ought to sack Rivers sole administrator, coalition opens up

Abuja, FCT – A coalition of 100 civil society organisations underneath the banner of the Civic Room for Rule of Legislation has endorsed the decision by distinguished human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) for the removing of Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.) as the only administrator of Rivers state.

In a press release signed by the coalition’s president, Barrister Maxwell Egboh, the group accused Ibas of violating presidential directives and disregarding constitutional processes, thereby threatening the steadiness and democratic integrity of the state.

The coalition cited the Official Gazette dated March 18, 2025, which outlines that the only administrator should function strictly inside laws issued by President Bola Tinubu.

Nevertheless, the group alleged that Ibas had taken unilateral actions, together with making appointments and dismissing officers beforehand appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with out the backing of any regulatory framework from the presidency.

Describing Ibas’ actions as unlawful and destabilising, the coalition known as on President Tinubu to behave decisively.

The group warned that the administrator’s actions have created an environment of uncertainty and stress in Rivers state and known as for his rapid removing to revive order.

The coalition additionally praised the Advert-Hoc Committee of the Home of Representatives on Rivers state for summoning Ibas for a complete session. They urged the lawmakers to hold out a radical investigation and be sure that justice is served.

The Civic Room for Rule of Legislation reaffirmed its dedication to selling transparency, accountability, and the rule of legislation in Nigeria. The coalition vowed to proceed monitoring developments in Rivers state and advocating for lawful governance.

In a associated growth, a Nigerian civil society organisation, Save Democracy Vanguard, has petitioned the United Nations over what it described because the unlawful suspension of democratic governance in Rivers state, warning that the country’s democracy is vulnerable to collapse.

In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-Normal António Guterres, the group condemned the current declaration of emergency rule within the oil-rich southern state, calling it a “civilian coup” allegedly backed by the federal authorities.

The letter was signed by the group’s Govt Director, Dr. Ali Mohammed Ali.

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