Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olabode George, has warned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), over recent appointments and reconstitution of boards in the state, describing them as illegal and potentially regrettable.
The elder statesman gave the warning on Friday in a statement, urging Ibas to respect the Constitution and the rule of law.
George faulted the administrator’s decision to appoint officials to oversee the 23 local government areas and restructure state boards, despite a standing court order prohibiting such actions.
DAILY POST reports that Justice Adamu Turaki Muhammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt had previously for the local councils.
However, Ibas went ahead to make the appointments and reconstitute boards of agencies, commissions, and parastatals.
Reacting to the development, George said: “I want to warn Admiral Ibas: if you act against the spirit of the Constitution, you will be held responsible. Your appointment is for just six months. Even if the President extends it, you will still leave one day—because nobody elected you. Your position as Sole Administrator is not legally recognized.”;
