In a tense ceremony swearing in the new Attorney General, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced the formation of a panel of inquiry. This panel will investigate the state’s governance affairs, particularly during the tenure of his predecessor.
The announcement came amidst accusations directed at the former Attorney General, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, who resigned two weeks ago. Governor Fubara criticized Prof. Adangor’s recent public statements, suggesting they undermined the government.
“While you were here,” Governor Fubara said to the absent Prof. Adangor, “the only thing you did was sabotage the government.” He further questioned Prof. Adangor’s decision to appear before a Magistrate Court, which Fubara viewed as a breach of professional ethics for a Chief Law Officer.
Shifting focus to the newly appointed Attorney General, Dagogo Iboroma, Governor Fubara emphasized the gravity of the situation. He used a local proverb, “The jungle has matured,” to signify a critical juncture. He then declared the establishment of the investigative panel.
Governor Fubara went on to express his belief that there were deliberate attempts to sabotage his administration. He acknowledged the possibility of disagreements but stressed the importance of finding solutions. However, he argued that current efforts at reconciliation have been unsuccessful.
“There is very visible evidence,” Governor Fubara claimed, “of sabotage, a deliberate attempt to sabotage this administration.” He suggested his predecessor’s camp might be under the false impression that nothing would come of these investigations. Fubara reassured the public that the state legislature, acting within constitutional bounds, would ensure a proper investigation. He concluded by highlighting the potential threat to some kind of record, though the nature of that record remains unclear.
