The Rivers State Government, on Wednesday, dismissed viral reports that it summoned the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu.
It was widely reported that the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, (Rtd) summoned the duo to appear before him.
However, in a statement made available to journalists, signed by Sir Dede Sampson Friday, Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, he issued stern warning against those spreading fake news.
He said in the statement that, “it has become aware of fraudulent announcements circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.
“One such fake announcement falsely claims that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, were summoned to a meeting at the Government House on Friday, April 18, 2025.
“The Rivers State Government categorically states that this announcement is FAKE and did not originate from any official source. The public is urged to disregard this and any similar misinformation, as they are the work of troublemakers seeking to destabilize the state.
“Official communications from the Rivers State Government are disseminated ONLY through verified channels.”