Rivers Crisis: Ibas Opens Up, Says: “My Mission Is To Restore Peace And Order”

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By Abiola Olawale

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has declared that his mission in Rivers State is to restore peace, governance and order.

Ibas, in his official address to the people of Rivers State, asserted that he is not in the state as a partisan actor or political competitor but as a stabilizing force.

He outlined his determination to quell the unrest that has gripped the state.

Ibas highlighted plans to engage with community leaders, security agencies, and political factions to broker dialogue and implement measures aimed at de-escalating tensions.

He stated: “For decades, I have dedicated my life to the service of our great nation—first as the 20th Indigenous Chief of Naval Staff and later as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Ghana. I answered this call out of the need for peace in Nigeria and, most importantly, in Rivers State.

“As a son of the Niger Delta, I am one of you. I feel the weight of this crisis on families, businesses, and the future of our people.

“My mandate is clear: restore law and order, ensure stability, and create an enabling environment for economic growth. But this mission requires collective support from all stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation or ethnicity.”

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