The House of Representatives special ad-hoc committee overseeing the emergency rule in Rivers State has summoned the state’s sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), to appear before it on Thursday at the National Assembly complex in Abuja.

The committee, which was inaugurated on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House, held its inaugural meeting and resolved to invite the administrator for a detailed briefing on the situation in Rivers State since the declaration of emergency rule and his assumption of office.

In a statement issued by the House spokesman, Akintunde Rotimi, the meeting served as a platform for committee members to review early reports and ongoing developments from the state.

According to the statement, the committee, acting under its constitutional mandate in line with Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), is determined to carry out full legislative oversight of the situation.

Chairman of the committee, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, emphasized that the engagement with Vice Admiral Ibas is crucial for understanding the actual state of affairs in the state and to ensure the House is well-informed as it fulfills its oversight responsibilities in the interest of the Nigerian public.

It said, “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.

“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.”

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