CUPP Condemns Rivers State Administrator's Actions As Unconstitutional

Political Storm in Rivers State: CUPP Slams Ibas' Decisions

Listen, here's the deal: Rivers State is in the middle of a political storm, and the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) isn't holding back. They’ve come out swinging, calling out Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, for making some pretty controversial moves. According to them, his decision to sack political appointees is not just wrong—it’s downright unconstitutional.

Now, if you’ve been following the news, you know that Ibas, who was appointed by President Tinubu, made waves on Wednesday when he announced the suspension of all political officeholders and appointees across the state. It was a bold move, no doubt, but it didn’t sit well with everyone. CUPP, in particular, is not happy about it.

Why CUPP Thinks Ibas is Overstepping

In a candid interview with Vanguard on Thursday, CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, laid it all out. He accused Ibas of having a hidden agenda—one that might extend his six-month mandate beyond what was originally intended. Ameh asked a pretty valid question: why would someone in a temporary role make such sweeping decisions? It’s like hiring a temporary manager to fix a leaky roof, and they decide to renovate the entire house.

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Ameh pointed out that firing political appointees and making new ones is not part of the job description Ibas was given. The people of Rivers State expected him to focus on stabilizing security in the state, not meddling with governance or political structures. Instead, it seems like Ibas is acting more like the military officer he used to be, and less like a temporary administrator.

The People of Rivers State Are Not Happy

Here’s the kicker: the people of Rivers State didn’t vote for an administrator; they voted for a governor. Now, they’re seeing their mandate overturned by what CUPP calls an "illegal political maneuver." Ameh emphasized that Ibas' actions are not only unconstitutional but also a slap in the face to the democratic process. He said, “First and foremost, we believe his appointment was illegal and an assault on our constitution.”

And it gets worse. Ameh added, “To make matters worse, he is engaging in actions that cast doubt on the sincerity of this administration in resolving the political situation in Rivers State.” In other words, instead of fixing the problem, Ibas might just be making things worse.

According to Ameh, Ibas is behaving like a military officer rather than a civilian administrator. Instead of focusing on the security issues he was supposed to tackle, he’s appointing new staff, firing political appointees, and even reportedly preparing to appoint local government administrators. This is not what the people of Rivers State signed up for.

In conclusion, the situation in Rivers State is heating up, and the Coalition of United Political Parties is making it clear that they won’t stand for what they see as an abuse of power. The question now is: how will the federal government respond, and will Ibas’ actions be reviewed?