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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), is expected to appear before the House of Representatives Committee overseeing the state’s emergency administration today, following his absence from Thursday’s scheduled session.

Vice Admiral Ibas had been summoned to provide updates and clarifications on the administration of Rivers State under emergency rule.

Thursday’s session, which was held behind closed doors and lasted approximately 50 minutes, it was learnt proceeded without him.

The chairman of the committee, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, declined to speak with journalists after the meeting, and other members of the committee similarly avoided press inquiries.

Attendees at the meeting included key legislative figures such as the Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Ali Isah, and chairpersons of various House committees—among them Federal Character, Finance, Water Resources, and Health Services.

Though no official explanation was provided for Admiral Ibas’s no-show, a source has revealed that he is now scheduled to meet with the committee today, Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10 a.m., within the National Assembly Complex.

His absence may be linked to his participation in the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, which took place on the same day.

Vice Admiral Ibas was appointed as Sole Administrator in March following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials in an emergency rule setting in the state.

Redstorm:
Nonsense

malali:
Please make sure you ask him these questions.

1. On Legality:
“Under what constitutional provision or legal doctrine did you accept an appointment that supersedes an elected executive in a federated state?”
2. On Loyalty:
“Is your allegiance to the Nigerian constitution, the President, or a clandestine military chain of command?”
3. On Conflict of Interest:
“Have you, during your tenure as Naval Chief, or since retirement, received any direct or indirect financial benefit from oil companies operating in Rivers State?”
4. On Oil & Security Contracts:
“Did you facilitate, award, or benefit from any maritime or inland security contracts tied to oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta during or after your service?”
5. On Intelligence Briefings:
“Are you currently in receipt of classified military or DSS intelligence despite holding a civilian role?”
6. On Shadow Governance:
“Have you attended any closed-door meetings with Presidential aides or APC party leaders to discuss long-term power strategy in Rivers outside democratic frameworks?”
7. On Undermining Federalism:
“How does your appointment not violate the federal principle of state autonomy as outlined in Sections 4, 5, and 162 of the 1999 Constitution?”
8. On Use of Force:
“Have you authorized or coordinated the deployment of armed personnel in any capacity that led to voter suppression, intimidation, or disruption in Rivers State?”
9. On Political Engineering:
“What is your relationship with Nyesom Wike, and have you had any meetings or exchanges regarding the displacement or silencing of Governor Siminalayi Fubara?”
10. On Black Ops Funding:
“Are there any off-the-books funding channels—via NIMASA, NNPC, or the Navy—used to facilitate governance in Rivers since your appointment?”
11. On DSS Collaboration:
“What is your working relationship with the DSS in the South-South region? Have you signed any joint-operation mandates since your appointment?”
12. On Community Consent:
“Have you received any official recognition or endorsement from traditional rulers or civil society groups in Rivers State?”
13. On Personal Assets:
“Can you provide a full declaration of your assets and liabilities, including those held in foreign accounts or trusts?”
14. On Operational Chain of Command:
“To whom do you report officially—The National Security Adviser, the Minister of Defense, or directly to the President?”
15. On Obedience to Court Orders:
“Will you comply if a Federal High Court rules your appointment unconstitutional and invalid?”
16. On Foreign Intelligence Contacts:
“Have you ever been approached, briefed, or engaged by any foreign intelligence agency or private military company regarding internal matters in Nigeria?”
17. On Maritime Espionage:
“Did you ever approve the installation of foreign surveillance systems or coordinate with external naval bodies in the Gulf of Guinea during your tenure?”
18. On Secret Pacts:
“Was your appointment part of a pre-election military-political agreement brokered between key figures in APC and ex-service chiefs?”
19. On Parallel Governance:
“Have you signed any documents, MOU, or administrative orders acting as a de facto governor of Rivers State since your appointment?”
20. Final Bombshell:
“Are you currently part of, or acting in support of, any undeclared military junta architecture designed to control the South-South in 2026?”

Let him Cook..........

malali:
Please make sure you ask him these questions.

1. On Legality:
“Under what constitutional provision or legal doctrine did you accept an appointment that supersedes an elected executive in a federated state?”
2. On Loyalty:
“Is your allegiance to the Nigerian constitution, the President, or a clandestine military chain of command?”
3. On Conflict of Interest:
“Have you, during your tenure as Naval Chief, or since retirement, received any direct or indirect financial benefit from oil companies operating in Rivers State?”
4. On Oil & Security Contracts:
“Did you facilitate, award, or benefit from any maritime or inland security contracts tied to oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta during or after your service?”
5. On Intelligence Briefings:
“Are you currently in receipt of classified military or DSS intelligence despite holding a civilian role?”
6. On Shadow Governance:
“Have you attended any closed-door meetings with Presidential aides or APC party leaders to discuss long-term power strategy in Rivers outside democratic frameworks?”
7. On Undermining Federalism:
“How does your appointment not violate the federal principle of state autonomy as outlined in Sections 4, 5, and 162 of the 1999 Constitution?”
8. On Use of Force:
“Have you authorized or coordinated the deployment of armed personnel in any capacity that led to voter suppression, intimidation, or disruption in Rivers State?”
9. On Political Engineering:
“What is your relationship with Nyesom Wike, and have you had any meetings or exchanges regarding the displacement or silencing of Governor Siminalayi Fubara?”
10. On Black Ops Funding:
“Are there any off-the-books funding channels—via NIMASA, NNPC, or the Navy—used to facilitate governance in Rivers since your appointment?”
11. On DSS Collaboration:
“What is your working relationship with the DSS in the South-South region? Have you signed any joint-operation mandates since your appointment?”
12. On Community Consent:
“Have you received any official recognition or endorsement from traditional rulers or civil society groups in Rivers State?”
13. On Personal Assets:
“Can you provide a full declaration of your assets and liabilities, including those held in foreign accounts or trusts?”
14. On Operational Chain of Command:
“To whom do you report officially—The National Security Adviser, the Minister of Defense, or directly to the President?”
15. On Obedience to Court Orders:
“Will you comply if a Federal High Court rules your appointment unconstitutional and invalid?”
16. On Foreign Intelligence Contacts:
“Have you ever been approached, briefed, or engaged by any foreign intelligence agency or private military company regarding internal matters in Nigeria?”
17. On Maritime Espionage:
“Did you ever approve the installation of foreign surveillance systems or coordinate with external naval bodies in the Gulf of Guinea during your tenure?”
18. On Secret Pacts:
“Was your appointment part of a pre-election military-political agreement brokered between key figures in APC and ex-service chiefs?”
19. On Parallel Governance:
“Have you signed any documents, MOU, or administrative orders acting as a de facto governor of Rivers State since your appointment?”
20. Final Bombshell:
“Are you currently part of, or acting in support of, any undeclared military junta architecture designed to control the South-South in 2026?”

Let him Cook..........

iykofias:
Screw his ass

Sunshine34:
Speaking like holier than thou, like you won't do thesame if you are in his shoe, Everything you wrote is PURE NONSENSE

DeepSight:
Many of the questions here will not and can not be asked by a legislature that already approved the illegality.