Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibok-ette Ibas said there is no truth in reports on social media saying that he has summoned suspended governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, for a meeting.
According to reports on social media, governor Fubara his deputy are to appear on Friday April 18, 2025, to give an account of their appointments and also explain why he should be allowed to continue his tenure.
But Vice Admiral Ibas rtd said Wednesday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Special Services Bureau, Sir Dede Sampson Friday: “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 (SSG),” the statement read.
“These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.”
The government emphasized that no such invitation was issued and warned the public to disregard the falsehood.
“One such fake announcement falsely claims that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, were summoned to a meeting at the Government House. The Rivers State Government categorically states that this announcement is FAKE and did not originate from any official source.”
