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Rivers State Sole , Vice-iral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has explained the rationale behind his recent decision to appoint s for the 23 local government areas in the state, saying it was driven by the urgent need to strengthen grassroots governance following his personal assessment visits.

Speaking during a meeting with the newly appointed s at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, Ibas said the decision stemmed from what he observed during visits to some council areas.

Ibas said, “Since resuming this assignment, I have taken time to visit a few local government areas,Those visits have afforded me the opportunity to interact with local government civil servants and it was clear that I needed help with istering the entire state after the emergency proclamation areas, which I am responsible for following from Mr President’s proclamation.”

The retired naval chief said that after those visits, he realised he could not implement the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alone, particularly at the grassroots level.

“So, I went about trying to identify a few individuals, from which, on the 7th of April 2025, I selected those seated here today as s of the 23 Local Government Areas,” he said.

Ibas charged the s to uphold principles of ability, transparency, and dedicated service, warning that his istration would not tolerate any form of recklessness or misuse of public trust.

“Let me state it unequivocally clear here: this istration will not tolerate any form of recklessness, abuse of office or misuse of public funds or trust,” he said. “The resources allocated to our local government must be used strictly for the purposes intended. There must be ability and value for money for every project executed, every policy implemented, and every kobo spent.”

He urged the new officials to focus on key local issues such as sanitation, environmental management, primary healthcare, civil service welfare and discipline, education, and youth engagement.

“These areas will form the basis of assessing your performance in the coming weeks,” he noted.

Ibas further reminded the s of the historic nature of their roles: “I expect you all to recognize this moment in history and rise to the occasion, as impartial leaders that will help me deliver on the mandate given to me by Mr President—to restore peace and stability and work towards returning all democratic institutions in the State.”

He described their appointments as a recognition of their leadership capacity and commitment to public service, adding, “You bear the sacred responsibility to ensure that the affairs of your respective councils are managed with the utmost care, respect, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of our people.”

He said mechanisms would be put in place to monitor compliance with financial and istrative standards: “To this end, we will work out the necessary modalities to monitor and ensure good compliance with the principles of due process, transparency, and zero tolerance for financial recklessness across all local government areas.”

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But out of curiosity, how did this man know these people he is appointing into these different positions. He is supposed to be a retired military man from Akwa Ibom, someone must be suggesting these individuals for appointments to him

No amount of story will change the reality.

Maxymilliano:


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Irrelevant excuse

The people of Rivers are very spineless, all they know is screaming "we have oil", "we are not Igbos", "we make the country rich with our resources".

The lessons that were taught to Ken Saro-Wiwa has also be meted out to the remaining docile cowards, spits.

All your actions are illegal. Pray you don't end up in jail Mr sole

nairavsdollars:
All your actions are illegal. Pray you don't end up in jail Mr sole

Nothing is illegal about him, Mr president should be held responsible.

He's right

It's just temporary

Those appointed LG chairmen, na one way God dey butter person bread

helinues:
It's just temporary

Those appointed LG chairmen, na one way God dey butter person bread

Nothing is permanent, life itself is not permanent 🤣🤣

Sir, everyone in rivers state is happy with the appointments

Maxymilliano:


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you have misused the powers given to you and you will be consumed with the consequences that will come with it. You quickly forgot karma.


Rivers , Ibok-Ete Ibas is dismantling Fubara's structure. He appointed Wike's cousin to head the local government service commission - Fubara's ally and Sacked Omuma LGA Chairman cries out....



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDHilmhvaTo

Karlovych:
The people of Rivers are very spineless, all they know is screaming "we have oil", "we are not Igbos", "we make the country rich with our resources".

The lessons that were taught to Ken Saro-Wiwa has also be meted out to the remaining docile cowards, spits.

They surprised me with their quietness.

Rivers people have chickened out, well they might surprise Tinubu during next election.

Vice iral Ibas — you have crossed into treason.

Your illegal dismantling of democratically elected structures is not an act of duty — it is an act of war against the Nigerian Constitution.

You are not a servant of the people — you are now their enemy.

No uniform will save you. No connection will protect you.

The day Tinubu leaves that seat — you will face the law, shackled and humiliated like every power-drunk tyrant before you.

Today you are Wike's Cabal.....Don't forget Emefiele too was once with the cabal.

You are not untouchable. You are not above history.

A time is coming when you will answer in a courtroom for crimes against democracy.

And no — Nigeria will not forget.

Your prison cell waits.

Okwyjesus:


They surprised me with their quietness.

Such nonsense can never happen in the North

Karlovych:
The people of Rivers are very spineless, all they know is screaming "we have oil", "we are not Igbos", "we make the country rich with our resources".

The lessons that were taught to Ken Saro-Wiwa has also be meted out to the remaining docile cowards, spits.

We are not spineless. We hate ingrate. We don't like intimidation per se but we have bitter hatred for ingrates. Secondly a good number of us Wike. Wike and Fubara are never on the same frequency or bandwidth. Is there any political big weight in Rivers State talking against the SoE? None. That is to tell you where the of the people lie.

Kreesxxx:

We are not spineless. We hate ingrate. We don't like intimidation per se but we have bitter hatred for ingrates. Secondly a good number of us Wike. Wike and Fubara are never on the same frequency or bandwidth. Is there any political big weight in Rivers State talking against the SoE? None. That is to tell you where the of the people lie.

Your political big weights are hiding under their beds like scared teenagers, with all the rubbish going on in the North and South East no president dared to replace a sitting governor in those areas, spits on Rivers people.

Kreesxxx:

We are not spineless. We hate ingrate. We don't like intimidation per se but we have bitter hatred for ingrates. Secondly a good number of us Wike. Wike and Fubara are never on the same frequency or bandwidth. Is there any political big weight in Rivers State talking against the SoE? None. That is to tell you where the of the people lie.

Don't fall for their gaslighting

Illegality taken too far

Liar, criminal. Prison is awaiting you. Continue with wike bidding

You go explain tire no evidence

HisSexcellency:
But out of curiosity, how did this man know these people he is appointing into these different positions. He is supposed to be a retired military man from Akwa Ibom, someone must be suggesting these individuals for appointments to him

He's actually from Cross River and not Akwa Ibom. Indeed, the names were recommended to him.

Karlovych:
The people of Rivers are very spineless, all they know is screaming "we have oil", "we are not Igbos", "we make the country rich with our resources".

The lessons that were taught to Ken Saro-Wiwa has also be meted out to the remaining docile cowards, spits.

You slowpoke, you guys that have been crying like a sick cat since the civil war what have you done,, Your leaders run like cowards when the heat comes,Saro wiwa did not abandon his people,he rather faced death, unlike your sisi leaders that always scamper,Shebi Anambra get Oil now, make Una go bomb The facilities in protest, Make una leave Rivers State alone,

Kreesxxx:

We are not spineless. We hate ingrate. We don't like intimidation per se but we have bitter hatred for ingrates. Secondly a good number of us Wike. Wike and Fubara are never on the same frequency or bandwidth. Is there any political big weight in Rivers State talking against the SoE? None. That is to tell you where the of the people lie.

You're not from Rivers.

No need explanation
You are doing well

That is not excuse because a senior civil servant is heading the affair of the local government which you should follow and work with him or her.

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Karlovych:
The people of Rivers are very spineless, all they know is screaming "we have oil", "we are not Igbos", "we make the country rich with our resources".

The lessons that were taught to Ken Saro-Wiwa has also be meted out to the remaining docile cowards, spits.

You pple are the real lefulefu cowards n hypocrites, wen Emeka Ihedioha was replaced by 4th position Hope Uzodinnjoo..... You igbos did not cough.... don't cough on other peoples matter. As you remained silent den, remain silent nw.

By now...

If the camps of Governor Fubara and the Lawmakers are serious...they should be seen to be meeting to resolve all issues by now..

But all we see is so called Rivers State supposed stakeholders still fanning the fire of war...no concrete efforts to resolve waring parties.

As e dey go...God just dey butter the bread of this dey go....he will do more than 6 months as I dey see am so