Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has debunked reports that he summoned the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, for a meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025.
The denial was contained in an official statement issued Wednesday, April 16, by Sir Dede Sampson Friday, Permanent Secretary from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
“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. These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.”
One such fake announcement, the government said, falsely alleged that Governor Fubara and his deputy had been summoned to appear before the Sole Administrator at the Government House to give explanations over appointments and other state matters.
The state government categorically dismissed the announcement as FAKE, stressing that it did not originate from any official source.
“The Rivers State Government categorically states that this announcement is fake and did not originate from any official source. The public is urged to disregard this and any similar misinformation, as they are the work of troublemakers seeking to destabilize the state.”
The statement adds that to prevent further misinformation, the public is advised to rely only on verified communication channels, including: The official Rivers State Government website: www.riversstate.gov.ng
It mentioned that authorized social media handles include Rivers State Government (Facebook) while others are under review for relaunch
For additional inquiries, the public was encouraged to contact the Office of the SSG directly via +234 913 574 8442. The government urged citizens to verify all information before sharing and emphasized the need for unity and calm during this critical period in the state’s political climate.
