Following President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas has been appointed as the region’s sole administrator.

The decision comes amid rising political tensions and increased pipeline vandalism, which pose a threat to Nigeria’s vital oil production. The government says the move is necessary to restore order and protect national resources.

However, opposition figures and civil society groups have raised concerns over the concentration of power in a single administrator, questioning its implications for governance and democracy.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on Rivers State, where stability and economic security hang in the balance.