Tensions Rise as Rivers Assembly Moves to Probe Ex-Governor Ibas’ Expenditures

The immediate past Rivers State Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the Rivers State House of Assembly may be gearing up for a showdown following the latter’s decision to probe the state’s expenditure over the last few months under the former, according to reports.

The Rivers State House of Assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, during its first plenary after the end of emergency rule,  said it would investigate the state expenditure during the six months of emergency rule.

Meanwhile, opposition parties and civil society organisations are also calling for an investigation into Iba’s tenure, particularly his management of the state’s resources during his six-month stay in Brick House.