Reinstated Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, avoided mentioning the name of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), who served as Sole Administrator of the state during the six-month emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu.

Naija News reports that Fubara, who was suspended from office on March 18, 2025, alongside his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the House of Assembly, made a statewide broadcast upon his return but failed to acknowledge Ibas in his remarks.

Instead, the governor expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and key leaders of the National Assembly for their role in resolving the political crisis that engulfed the state.

Fubara said, “On behalf of the Government and the good people of Rivers State, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. President for his fatherly disposition and decisive interventions in resolving the political crisis and for graciously restoring full democratic governance to our State.

“Personally, I will never take Mr. President’s kindness for granted, and for that, I hereby reaffirm my utmost loyalty and eternal gratitude.”

He also acknowledged the support of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, and other lawmakers.

Fubara reserved special praise for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing him as “Our Leader.”

“I also thank our Leader, His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for committing to the prompt resolution of the political impasse in the State,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Rivers State House of Assembly has passed a resolution to investigate the activities of Vice Admiral Ibas during his tenure as Sole Administrator.

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