A political group asked President Tinubu to rein in the Rivers State administrator for alleged overreach. The National Patriotic Coalition criticized Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, who has reportedly tried investigating Governor Sim Fubara's administration. Ibas appointed local government administrators on April 9 despite a Federal High Court ruling against such appointments. The retired naval officer took charge after the emergency rule began on March 18, when the president suspended Fubara.
Coalition leaders Declan Ihekaire and Akintunde Adedeji called these actions harmful to democracy during their Wednesday press conference. They suggested Ibas should work with the House of Representatives committee that handles legislative duties in Rivers if he has concerns. The group accused him of creating division instead of addressing social problems facing state residents.
The coalition warned that Tinubu would fail in his duties if he didn't quickly address what they described as power abuse. They argued that Ibas should have sought advice or resigned if he was uncertain about his responsibilities. The group demanded that the president immediately order Ibas to stop any investigation attempts because such actions exceed his authority.
Coalition leaders Declan Ihekaire and Akintunde Adedeji called these actions harmful to democracy during their Wednesday press conference. They suggested Ibas should work with the House of Representatives committee that handles legislative duties in Rivers if he has concerns. The group accused him of creating division instead of addressing social problems facing state residents.
The coalition warned that Tinubu would fail in his duties if he didn't quickly address what they described as power abuse. They argued that Ibas should have sought advice or resigned if he was uncertain about his responsibilities. The group demanded that the president immediately order Ibas to stop any investigation attempts because such actions exceed his authority.
