The political crisis in Rivers State deepened on Tuesday September 23rd after Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor Ibas, failed to appear before the House of Assembly despite being summoned over allegations of misconduct. Lawmakers, who had earlier threatened to probe his actions during the height of the state’s political turmoil, were unusually silent on his absence.
The House had accused Ibas of undermining legislative authority and acting outside his constitutional duties, particularly during executive-legislative conflicts that rocked Rivers earlier in the year. However, sources suggest the commissioner deliberately shunned the hearing, describing it as a politically motivated move rather than a genuine investigation..
Political analysts warn that without transparency, such unresolved tensions may continue to fuel mistrust in Rivers’ fragile political environment
