Real reason Rivers deputy gov’s official vehicles were retrieved – Ibas

The Rivers State Government has addressed growing speculation surrounding the retrieval of official vehicles from the residence of the suspended Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, describing the development as a standard administrative procedure.

In a statement issued by Hector Igbikiowubo, the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the sole administrator, the government confirmed that two Toyota Hilux vehicles and one Hiace bus were recovered from Odu’s residence. It emphasized that the action was taken to secure government property and was not politically motivated.

The government criticized unnamed political actors for allegedly misrepresenting the routine recovery operation to stir public sentiment and fuel political tension.

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According to the statement, the state remains committed to protecting public assets while maintaining order and transparency in its administrative processes.

The statement read in part, “We question the motives of those politicising this matter. What legitimate purpose did these vehicles serve in the suspended deputy governor’s premises more than a month after the declaration of a state of emergency?”

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The administration maintained that the operation was lawful and dismissed suggestions that it amounted to executive overreach.

It restated its commitment to the responsible management of public resources and advised against attempts to undermine its authority.

“We urge all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from testing the resolve of an administration that has demonstrated remarkable patience in the face of persistent provocation,” it said.

It also urged the public to ignore what it called “sensationalised accounts” of the incident, advising instead that attention be placed on its efforts to restore order in the state.