As political tensions continue to grip Rivers State, Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.) on Saturday visited the ongoing reconstruction of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex in Port Harcourt.
Ibas, accompanied by the Head of Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, was received at the site on Moscow Road by Engr. Omaka Oko, General Manager of Monier Construction Company (MCC) Limited, who led the inspection of the project.
The visit comes amid the ongoing political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the state legislature, which has seen a bitter struggle for control of the House. The Assembly Complex was heavily damaged by fire in October 2023, a development widely believed to be linked to the crisis.
Ibas stressed the importance of a fully functional legislative workspace to ensure the smooth running of government. He expressed confidence in the contractor’s ability to deliver the project on schedule, stating:
“By the end of six months, this place will be ready for those who need to use it.”
The reconstruction includes a modern two-story building with 34 en-suite offices, an elevator, a gallery, meeting rooms, and a conference hall, designed to provide a conducive environment for legislative activities.
As Rivers State remains in the spotlight over governance disputes, the speedy completion of the Assembly Complex is seen as a crucial step toward restoring normalcy in the state’s legislative processes.
