The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Etteh Ibas (Rtd.), has denied summoning the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, for a meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025.
The denial was contained in an official statement issued Wednesday by Sir Dede Sampson Friday, Permanent Secretary from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Describing the claims as false and misleading, Ibas warned the public against the dangers of fake news, which he said are deliberately crafted to cause panic and destabilize the state.
“The Rivers State Government has become aware of fraudulent announcements circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government,” the statement read.
“These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.”
“The Rivers State Government categorically states that this announcement is fake and did not originate from any official source. The public is urged to disregard this and any similar misinformation, as they are the work of troublemakers seeking to destabilize the state.”
To prevent further misinformation, the government advised the public to rely only on verified communication channels of the Rivers State government.