The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Etteh Ibas (Rtd.), has firmly refuted social media reports alleging that he invited the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, to a meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Ibas labeled these claims as untrue and deceptive, cautioning the public about the risks of fake news, which he stated are intentionally created to incite panic and destabilize the state.
This denial was formally conveyed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Sir Dede Sampson Friday, the Permanent Secretary from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
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“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 government stated that one such false announcement falsely claimed that Governor Fubara and his deputy had been asked to appear before the Sole Administrator at the Government House to provide explanations regarding appointments and other state affairs.
The state government has unequivocally declared this announcement to be FAKE, emphasizing that it did not come from any official government channel.
“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 stop the spread of further false information, the government advised the public to only trust verified communication channels, which include: The official Rivers State Government website: www.riversstate.gov.ng
Authorized social media handles: Rivers State Government (Facebook) — other platforms are being reviewed for relaunch.
Press releases issued by the Office of the Governor and the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.
Approved traditional media outlets.
For any further inquiries, the public was encouraged to directly contact the Office of the SSG at +234 913 574 8442.
The government urged citizens to verify all information before sharing it and stressed the importance of unity and calm during this sensitive period in the state’s political environment.
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