Tag: Rivers State

IBAS Blocks State Assembly’s Six‑Month Spending Probe

Former Sole Administrator IBAS has turned down the Rivers State House of Assembly’s request to audit his six‑month expenditure, saying the state legislature has no constitutional power to do so. Legal analysts argue only the National Assembly can order such a probe. The standoff has reignited debate over separation of powers and accountability in Rivers State, highlighting the tug‑of‑war between state and federal oversight bodies.