Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The newly-appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has promised to maintain law and order in the oil-rich state, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Ibas who was fielding questions from State House Correspondents after his swearing in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, said peace and order remained paramount to him.
He said: “First of all, I think we know the circumstances that led to where we are here, and Mr President made it very clear in his broadcast that the main issue is that of maintaining law and order in the state.
“I think for any meaningful activities to take place in River State, that is the utmost task.
“I have to work together with all other stakeholders to ensure that we bring peace, order, and security and stability to the people and government of River State and Nigeria at large,” he said.
Ikengaonline had reported that President Tinubu had on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the political crisis rocking the state.
He suspended all political leaders in the state including Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy and members of the State House of Assembly.
