The scheduled meeting between the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Affairs and the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has been postponed.
The committee, chaired by the House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, had invited Admiral Ibas to appear before it on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for a detailed interactive session.
According to Ihonvbere, the engagement was aimed at “ascertaining the true state of affairs in Rivers State” and to ensure the House is well-guided in its oversight responsibilities concerning developments in the state.
However, the House Spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi, in a statement issued on Thursday morning, announced that the meeting had been rescheduled following a formal request from the Sole Administrator.
Rotimi stated, “The Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has received a formal request from the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), to reschedule the interactive session initially set for today, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.”
He added that the committee had acknowledged the request and is currently working to determine a new date for the session.
“The Committee is in the process of coordinating a new date for the session and will, in the spirit of transparent and effective oversight, promptly inform the public once the rescheduled date is confirmed,” Rotimi assured.
