Rivers State Sole Administrator Under Fire to Declare Assets Amidst Looting Allegations

A civil society coalition, the Coalition of Conscientious Citizens (3Cs), has urged Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, to publicly declare his assets. This demand comes amidst allegations of financial mismanagement and looting within the state.

At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Dr. Gabriel Nnaji, Executive Director of 3Cs, emphasized that Ibas's refusal to declare his assets violates Section 185(1) of the Constitution. Nnaji warned that the lack of transparency could lead to self-enrichment at the state's expense.

The coalition's call has intensified the debate over governance and transparency in Rivers, adding pressure on the sole administrator to respond to growing concerns. Ibas has been given seven days to publicly declare his assets or face legal action.

The demand follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers and suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly for six months. Nnaji alleged that Governor Fubara's political appointees were suspended to prevent them from witnessing "industrial-scale looting."

The coalition has vowed to keep Ibas's tenure under close scrutiny, ensuring any misuse of state resources carries legal consequences. With Ibas not enjoying the mandate of Rivers State electorates, the coalition argues that he has an additional burden to publicly declare his assets, preventing self-enrichment at the state's expense.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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