I was attacked in my office – Rivers LG administrator denies resignation – Newstrends
Connect with us

metro

I was attacked in my office – Rivers LG administrator denies resignation

Published

6 months ago

on

Goodluck Iheanacho

I was attacked in my office – Rivers LG administrator denies resignation

The Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State, Goodluck Iheanacho, has denied claims of his resignation, insisting he remains in office despite reports to the contrary.

Iheanacho made the clarification in a radio interview on Saturday.

He refuted a resignation letter circulating on social media and claimed that he was a victim of an orchestrated attack that led to the emergence of the document.

“I did not resign from my appointment as the sole administrator of Ahoada-East. I was attacked in my office, and the letter they brought was not signed by me. I know nothing about the letter,” he declared.

The letter in question, dated June 20, 2025, was addressed to the Government House in Port Harcourt and claimed that Iheamnacho was stepping down to return to the private sector. It also conveyed appreciation to the Rivers State Government and the people of Ahoada East for the opportunity to serve.
READ ALSO:

But Iheanacho maintained that the letter was falsified, blaming hoodlums who, according to him, invaded his office and took personal items, including sensitive documents.

“I want to tell members of the public that I did not resign as the sole administrator of Ahoada-East, and any other information aired is null and void. I am still the sole administrator of Ahoada-East,” he said.

Contrary to his account, the council’s Chief Security Officer, Hector Ekeakita, insisted that Iheamnacho’s resignation was real and the result of public pressure from aggrieved youths within the community.

“He (Iheanacho) was not attacked by thugs. Let’s tell Nigerians the truth, those were Ahoada-East youths who came in their mass to tell him, ‘please, our brother, you are siphoning money. Just two months in office, you have decided not to take care of our environment,’” Ekeakita said in a separate radio appearance.

He added: “They said he should tell them why the LGA is dirty. No staff come to work. And he stays in Port Harcourt to administer his administration. So the youths were angry and they blocked him, so with that pressure he said he does not want to do it again.”

Iheanacho was appointed by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), who appointed administrators across all 23 LGAs following the expiration of the previous councils’ tenure.

I was attacked in my office – Rivers LG administrator denies resignation

HostArmada Affordable Cloud SSD Shared Hosting
CallHippo - Click to learn more
Related Topics:
Advertisement

metro

Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

Published

2 hours ago

on

December 7, 2025

By

Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.

Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.

READ ALSO:

According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.

The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.

Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

HostArmada Affordable Cloud SSD Shared Hosting
CallHippo - Click to learn more
Continue Reading

metro

Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes

Published

2 hours ago

on

December 7, 2025

By

Commissioner of Police, Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda

Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes

The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.

READ ALSO:

Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.

The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.

Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes

HostArmada Affordable Cloud SSD Shared Hosting
CallHippo - Click to learn more
Continue Reading

metro

Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency

Published

3 hours ago

on

December 7, 2025

By

Nigerian Army Officers

Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency

The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.

The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.

An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.

READ ALSO:

The suspension affects officers who have:

  • Failed promotion examinations three times
  • Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
  • Reached rank age limits
  • Failed conversion boards thrice
  • Completed 35 years of service

Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.

Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.

Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency

HostArmada Affordable Cloud SSD Shared Hosting
CallHippo - Click to learn more
Continue Reading
HostArmada Affordable Cloud SSD Shared Hosting
HostArmada - Affordable Cloud SSD Web Hosting

Trending