The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has officially summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
This directive was made public through a special announcement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika. The summons forms part of an official investigation into appointments made during Fubara’s two-year tenure as governor.
As part of the inquiry, Fubara is expected to submit detailed records and documentation regarding the appointments made under his administration. He must also explain the rationale and procedures behind those decisions. Additionally, the suspended governor will be given the opportunity to present a “clear and detailed explanation” of why he believes he should be reinstated.
Both Fubara and Dr. Ordu are required to appear in person on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Conference Room of the Rivers State Government House.
The announcement underscores that attendance is mandatory and is part of a broader initiative by the Sole Administrator aimed at “restoring transparency, accountability, and lasting peace in the governance of Rivers State.”
The statement reads:
“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.
Signed:
Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika,
Secretary to the State Government.”
