The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the State of Emergency in Rivers State acknowledges the appearance of the Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), before the Committee today, 25th April 2025.
The Committee notes that the Administrator, in a correspondence received last night, expressed his regrets for not honouring earlier invitations and appeared in person today to offer a formal apology. He also requested an opportunity to return for a more robust and comprehensive engagement with the Committee.
In keeping with the House’s tradition of fairness, and in recognition of the Administrator’s demonstration of respect and responsibility, the Committee has magnanimously accepted his apology.
Accordingly, the Committee has resolved to proceed with the rescheduled engagement on a date and time to be announced in due course.
The Committee reiterates its commitment to discharging its constitutional mandate under Sections 11(4) and 88 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) with diligence, impartiality, and in the best interest of democratic governance and national stability.
The cooperation of all stakeholders in this process is crucial, and the Committee remains open to constructive engagement in line with the principles of accountability and the rule of law.
Signed:
Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, OON
Chairman, Ad-Hoc Committee on the Administration in Rivers State
House Leader
House of Representatives
National Assembly, Abuja