House Of Representatives Summons Rivers Sole Administrator To Abuja

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight by the House of Representatives has invited Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, to appear before it for “a comprehensive interactive session.”

The invitation followed inaugural meeting of the Ad-hoc committee on Wednesday, April 16 at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

The meeting followed the formal inauguration of the Committee by the Rt. Hon. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen on Tuesday.

Pursuant to its constitutional mandate to exercise full legislative oversight in accordance with Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Committee resolved, among other matters, to invite Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, to appear before it for a comprehensive interactive session.

The Chairman of the Committee and House Leader, Hon. (Prof.) Julius Ihonvbere, said: “This engagement is necessary to ascertain the true state of affairs in Rivers State and ensure that the House remains properly guided in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities in the public interest.”

“The Sole Administrator is expected to appear before the Committee on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, in Room 414, House of Representatives New Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja,” Akin Rotimi, Spokesman, House of Representatives, announced in a statement issued on Wednesday.

“A formal letter of invitation has been sent and acknowledged accordingly. This public announcement serves to reinforce transparency in the Committee's proceedings.

“The Committee reiterates its commitment to fulfilling its duties with diligence, transparency, and strict adherence to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”