By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt
The Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Dr. Ehie Edison, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the state government obtained a court injunction to prevent Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd) from resuming duties.
In a statement personally signed on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Ehie described the reports as false and an attempt to escalate the already tense political atmosphere in the state.
“Certain individuals are spreading misinformation that I secured an order from the Rivers State High Court preventing the Sole Administrator from assuming office at Government House, Port Harcourt,” he said.
He further debunked claims that the alleged order stemmed from a fictitious lawsuit challenging the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
“Ordinarily, I would ignore such baseless social media rants from troublemakers seeking to create disaffection. However, to prevent the public from being misled, I must set the record straight. Even the originators of this falsehood couldn’t spell my name correctly or provide any credible legal details regarding the supposed lawsuit,” he added.
The former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly urged the public to disregard the misinformation, emphasizing his commitment to peace and lawful conduct.
“I remain law-abiding and committed to conducting my affairs peacefully. I urge the good people of Rivers State and Nigerians at large to treat this reckless post as an attempt to incite unnecessary anger and division,” Ehie stated.
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