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Lawyer Urges Reps to Grill Ibas Over Alleged Abuse of Emergency Powers in Rivers
Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, a legislative lawyer, has urged the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee overseeing the State of Emergency in Rivers State to thoroughly question the Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, over alleged unconstitutional actions in the management of the emergency rule.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, Ibas appeared before the committee on April 25, 2025, but requested additional time to provide a comprehensive briefing on the situation in the state. The House had earlier moved to assume legislative duties in Rivers following the suspension of the State Assembly and the state’s Governor Sim Fubara, along with his deputy, for a six-month emergency period.
In an open letter addressed to Professor Jake Dan-Azumi, Head of the Committee Secretariat, Jaja outlined specific areas of concern regarding Ibas’ conduct. The letter, dated April 28, 2025, titled ‘Open Letter to Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi… (Questions That The Sole Administrator Must Answer Regarding Dissolution of the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission, Appointment of LGA Sole Administrators, and Exercise of Core Legislative Functions)’, detailed several constitutional breaches allegedly committed by Ibas.
Jaja emphasized that the emergency proclamation does not grant dictatorial powers or allow for the complete erosion of legislative authority in Rivers. He noted that the Sole Administrator was only permitted to enact regulations — subsidiary legislations — subject to presidential approval, not to exercise full legislative powers.
Citing the Supreme Court’s February 28, 2025 ruling, Jaja reminded the committee that governance must remain representative and not revert to autocratic rule. He questioned the legality of Ibas’ appointment of 23 Local Government Area Sole Administrators without public or legislative input, in violation of judicial rulings against non-elected local administration.
The lawyer also challenged Ibas’ authority to dissolve critical statutory bodies like the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission and the Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), stressing that no subsidiary legislation can override or nullify existing laws without legislative consent.
Jaja further called on the committee to demand clarification on the appointment of senior government officials by Ibas and the appropriation of Rivers State funds without legislative approval — actions he described as clear constitutional violations.
He concluded by stressing the importance of the committee’s oversight function in ensuring that the State of Emergency Proclamation is implemented lawfully and to prevent the emergence of autocratic governance in Rivers State.
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has reacted to a resurfaced video in which the president said Nigerians should not re-elect him if he fails to ensure steady electricity supply.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Bwala spoke during an interview on Arise Television, where he addressed questions about the video and the current performance of the power sector under the Tinubu administration.
He said the president’s statement should be viewed within the context of his ongoing first term, stressing that it is too early to judge promises tied to a possible second term.
According to him, the administration has already begun implementing reforms in the power sector, including policy decisions and new legislative measures aimed at improving electricity supply.
He maintained that progress is ongoing and that the focus should be on what has been achieved so far rather than expectations for future electoral outcomes.
Bwala added that Nigerians will ultimately decide at the appropriate time whether the president deserves another term based on his overall performance.
“The president has not even come to the point of second term. We are still in the first term, and reforms are ongoing, including new laws and sectoral changes,” he said.
He further argued that the electorate will make their judgment when the time comes, based on the results delivered by the administration.
President Bola Tinubu has described his predecessor, the late Muhammadu Buhari, as his political partner, saying his administration effectively represents continuity of their shared governance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he ordered the revocation of the licence of Rainbow Event Centre, which hosted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention on February 14, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Wike said the party should stop blaming him for its internal issues, insisting that the ADC is already heading towards political failure on its own.
The ADC had alleged that FCT authorities denied it access to venues for its convention and attempted to stop the use of the Rainbow Event Centre before the event eventually held there.
Reacting, Wike said investigations have already been launched into the matter and directed his Chief of Staff to identify any staff member involved in the alleged interference.
He stated: “We will not allow people to just wake up and say the FCT Minister did this or that. I have told my Chief of Staff to find out from the company which staff member interfered. We will get to the bottom of this.”
Meanwhile, Wike also commented on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s political ambitions, saying he would have to wait until 2031 to contest for the presidency.
He said there is “no space” for Atiku in 2027, adding that he could try again in 2031 when he would be 82 years old.
Wike made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Kuje Area Council on Thursday, while also criticising Atiku’s repeated attacks on the current administration and insisting that President Bola Tinubu has performed better than previous leadership.
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