Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, have been summoned to appear before the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, for an official inquiry into appointments made during their administration.
The summons, announced in a special government statement on Tuesday, was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika. It directs the suspended officials to present themselves at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
According to the statement, the inquiry will focus on administrative appointments carried out over the past two years under Fubara’s leadership. The former governor is required to provide comprehensive documentation detailing the rationale, procedures, and policies that informed those appointments.
The Sole Administrator stated that the session would also give the suspended governor an opportunity to “provide a clear and detailed explanation as to why he believes he should be reinstated to office.”
“This process forms part of efforts to restore transparency, accountability, and lasting peace in the governance of Rivers State,” the statement emphasized, noting that attendance is mandatory.
Fubara, whose suspension has been mired in political controversy, has yet to publicly comment on the summons. Political observers say the development marks a critical turning point in the ongoing crisis surrounding the state’s leadership.
