The Rivers State House of Assembly has resolved to investigate the state’s financial records during the six-month tenure of Ibok-Ete Ibas as sole administrator.
This decision was made on Thursday, September 18, 2025, as lawmakers reconvened following President Bola Tinubu’s lifting of the emergency rule and reinstatement of democratic institutions in the state.
The assembly’s resolution includes scrutinizing budget approvals, contract awards, and disbursements made during Ibas’ administration to ensure accountability and transparency.
Speaker Martins Amaewhule stressed that the probe would be handled with utmost seriousness, stating: “The assembly is fully back to work and our priority is to ensure transparency in governance”.
In addition to the probe, the assembly has instructed Governor Siminalayi Fubara to Present the 2025 Budget for deliberation and approval and also submit commissioner nominees for screening and confirmation.
Diaspora Digital Media reported that the emergency rule was imposed on March 18, 2025, due to a prolonged political tension between Governor Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.
President Tinubu had suspended Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the assembly, appointing Ibas to oversee the state’s administration for six months.
