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Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, a former presidential Aspirant has charged Rivers State Governor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara to avoid political detractors and praise singers and focus on governance in the interest of the people of Rivers state.
ln a Press release, an highly respected medical doctor also warned Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minster of FCT and former Governor of Rivers state to avoid unnecessary interference in the affairs of the state and let peace reign in the interest of all.
Below is the full text of the press release;
PRESS RELEASE
Rivers State returned to democratic governance, after six months suspension of all democratic structures following the state of emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a result of political turmoils in the state, largely between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his godfather, Minister of FCT and former Governor of Rivers state, Mr Nyesom Wike.
At the declaration of the state of emergency on 18th March 2025, President Tinubu swore in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) as the sole administrator of the oil-rich Niger-Delta state amidst controversies.
While section 305 of the 1999 constitution as amended provides for the declaration of a state of emergency, it does not explicitly grant the president the power to suspend the democratic structures of the state.
I herein call on the judiciary to promptly make pronouncements on the different lawsuits filed by various interests on the subject matter, including that of the seven PDP state Governors, in the interest of our democracy.
I find it also curious that the sole administrator left, after six months of sitting on the resources of Rivers state without properly handing over to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
It is expedient that Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) publish his activities while in office during the emergency period of six months, in the spirit of transparency and accountability.
Moving forward, I urge Governor Siminalayi Fubara to avoid political detractors and praise singers and focus on governance in the interest of the people of Rivers state
I also appeal to Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minster of FCT and former Governor of Rivers state to avoid unnecessary interference in the affairs of the state and let peace reign in the interest of all.
Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese
19th September, 2025
