Rivers Government Warns Public Against Fake Announcements
The Rivers State Government says it has become aware of fraudulent announcements circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State.
According to a press statement from the state government “One such fake announcement falsely claims that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, were summoned to a meeting at the Government House on Friday, April 18, 2025.
“The Rivers State Government categorically states that this announcement is FAKE and did not originate from any official source. The public is urged to disregard this and any similar misinformation, as they are the work of troublemakers seeking to destabilize the state.
“Official communications from the Rivers State Government are disseminated ONLY through verified channels, including:
– The Official Rivers State Government Website:
The statement which was signed by Sir Dede Sampson Friday Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau
Office of the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, urged residents to follow the sources listed above to get the right information and shun fake news.
