Tension Mounts in Rivers State Over Spending Probe Clash
Tension rises in Rivers State as Vice Admiral Ibas and the Assembly clash over a 6-month spending probe. The Rivers State Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, plans to investigate spending from the consolidated revenue fund, including contracts and expenditures.
Despite receiving significant revenue, the state failed to publish a detailed 2025 Budget Implementation Report, leaving citizens in the dark. Vice Admiral Ibas dismissed the Assembly's move, stating they lacked the authority to probe his tenure.
The clash highlights governance issues and accountability concerns in Rivers State during the emergency rule overseen by Vice Admiral Ibas.
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