After two failed appearances, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette-Ibas (Retired), finally showed up before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Friday, April 25th.
His previous absences raised eyebrows, but Ibas clarified that his no-shows were not out of disregard for the House, but due to what he described as weighty and urgent demands of stabilizing governance in a state under a declared emergency.
He also requested more time to prepare a comprehensive briefing, citing the disruption caused by the recent Easter holidays.
Chairman of the Committee, Julius Ihonbvere while underscoring the constitutional role of the National Assembly in legitimizing and overseeing the state of emergency declared in Rivers State, noted that his appearance marks a turning point in the Committee’s efforts to resolve the crisis, where answers and actions are still awaited.
In response, Ibas acknowledged the committee’s authority, apologized for his absence, and explained it was due to the urgent demands of stabilizing the state amid public holidays.
He pledged full cooperation and requested additional time to prepare a detailed briefing, reaffirming his commitment to work with the committee for Rivers State’s stability.
The meeting however went into close door session but the media were not briefed of the outcome of what transpired thereafter.
IBAS MEETS HOUSE PANEL: Absence was Due to Emergency State Duties, not Disregard…..Says Ibas
After two failed appearances, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette-Ibas (Retired), finally showed up before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Friday, April 25th.
His previous absences raised eyebrows, but Ibas clarified that his no-shows were not out of disregard for the House, but due to what he described as weighty and urgent demands of stabilizing governance in a state under a declared emergency.
He also requested more time to prepare a comprehensive briefing, citing the disruption caused by the recent Easter holidays.
Chairman of the Committee, Julius Ihonbvere while underscoring the constitutional role of the National Assembly in legitimizing and overseeing the state of emergency declared in Rivers State, noted that his appearance marks a turning point in the Committee’s efforts to resolve the crisis, where answers and actions are still awaited.
In response, Ibas acknowledged the committee’s authority, apologized for his absence, and explained it was due to the urgent demands of stabilizing the state amid public holidays.
He pledged full cooperation and requested additional time to prepare a detailed briefing, reaffirming his commitment to work with the committee for Rivers State’s stability.
The meeting however went into close door session but the media were not briefed of the outcome of what transpired thereafter.
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After two failed appearances, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette-Ibas (Retired), finally showed up before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Friday, April 25th.
His previous absences raised eyebrows, but Ibas clarified that his no-shows were not out of disregard for the House, but due to what he described as weighty and urgent demands of stabilizing governance in a state under a declared emergency.
He also requested more time to prepare a comprehensive briefing, citing the disruption caused by the recent Easter holidays.
Chairman of the Committee, Julius Ihonbvere while underscoring the constitutional role of the National Assembly in legitimizing and overseeing the state of emergency declared in Rivers State, noted that his appearance marks a turning point in the Committee’s efforts to resolve the crisis, where answers and actions are still awaited.
In response, Ibas acknowledged the committee’s authority, apologized for his absence, and explained it was due to the urgent demands of stabilizing the state amid public holidays.
He pledged full cooperation and requested additional time to prepare a detailed briefing, reaffirming his commitment to work with the committee for Rivers State’s stability.
The meeting however went into close door session but the media were not briefed of the outcome of what transpired thereafter.
LEAVE A REPLY
After two failed appearances, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette-Ibas (Retired), finally showed up before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Friday, April 25th.
His previous absences raised eyebrows, but Ibas clarified that his no-shows were not out of disregard for the House, but due to what he described as weighty and urgent demands of stabilizing governance in a state under a declared emergency.
He also requested more time to prepare a comprehensive briefing, citing the disruption caused by the recent Easter holidays.
Chairman of the Committee, Julius Ihonbvere while underscoring the constitutional role of the National Assembly in legitimizing and overseeing the state of emergency declared in Rivers State, noted that his appearance marks a turning point in the Committee’s efforts to resolve the crisis, where answers and actions are still awaited.
In response, Ibas acknowledged the committee’s authority, apologized for his absence, and explained it was due to the urgent demands of stabilizing the state amid public holidays.
He pledged full cooperation and requested additional time to prepare a detailed briefing, reaffirming his commitment to work with the committee for Rivers State’s stability.
The meeting however went into close door session but the media were not briefed of the outcome of what transpired thereafter.