The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Etteh Ibas (Rtd.), has firmly denied social media reports claiming that he summoned the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, for a meeting scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2025.
The denial was issued on Wednesday, April 16, through an official statement signed by Sir Dede Sampson Friday, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
“The Rivers State Government is aware of fraudulent announcements circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the SSG. These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, cause unnecessary panic, and disrupt the peace in the state,” the statement read.
The government noted that one such fake message falsely claimed that Governor Fubara and his deputy were summoned by the Sole Administrator to provide explanations regarding appointments and other state matters.
The statement categorically labeled the report as FAKE, emphasizing that it did not originate from any official channel of the Rivers State Government.
“The Rivers State Government reiterates that this announcement is completely false and should be disregarded. It is the handiwork of mischief-makers seeking to destabilize the state,” it added.
To prevent the spread of further misinformation, citizens were urged to rely only on verified communication platforms, including:
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Official Website: www.riversstate.gov.ng
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Official Facebook Page: Rivers State Government
(Other social media accounts are currently under review for relaunch.)
For accurate information or further inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact the Office of the SSG directly at +234 913 574 8442.
The government called on all citizens to verify information before sharing and emphasized the importance of maintaining unity and calm during this sensitive period in the state’s political landscape.
