Ibas Ete Refuses Audit, Claims Rivers House Lacks Authority Over ₦297bn Spend!

Ibas Ete Refuses Audit, Claims Rivers House Lacks Authority Over ₦297bn Spend!

Reported by Marian opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Former Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ibas (rtd), has reportedly rejected attempts by the Rivers State House of Assembly to audit how he spent an estimated ₦297 billion allocation during his six‑month administrative tenure. According to social media reports, Ibas insists the Assembly does not have the legal power to investigate his expenditures. [1]

What the Legislature Is Saying

• The Rivers State House of Assembly has since reconvened and passed resolutions requesting a detailed account of funds received and spent under Ibas’s administration. [2]
• Speaker Martins Amaewhule emphasized the legislature’s duty to scrutinize expenditures for transparency and public trust. [2]

Ibas’s Defence

Ibas, through media aides or public commentary, is understood to argue that because he was appointed by the President (and not elected through state structures), the Authority of the Rivers State Assembly does not extend to auditing his spending. This position has stirred debate about the scope of legislative oversight and the limits of emergency rule. [3]

Implications & Public Reaction

• Critics argue that Ibas’s stance undermines democratic accountability and may set a precedent for excluding appointees from financial scrutiny. [3]
• The public, especially in Rivers State, is demanding clarity on the usage of large allocations, especially during periods when legislative oversight was limited. [2]

Stay with Sele Media Africa for further updates as this story unfolds—including official responses, legal opinions, and assembly proceedings.

Citations:

1. Facebook: www.facebook.com/realnewsflashnaija/posts/rivers-crisis-deepens-ibas-ete-talks-tough-says-rivers-assemly-lack-powers-to-au/1364528789010713/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Arise News: www.arise.tv/rivers-assembly-reconvenes-to-probe-budget-expenditure-of-ibas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Modern Ghana: www.modernghana.com/news/1434210/probing-ibas-is-not-a-fools-errand-its-democrac.amp?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Managing Editor of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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