Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed claims that he is at loggerheads with the Rivers State House of Assembly over issues related to the passage of the state’s budget.
There are reports that the lawmakers have refused to pass the budget for the governor despite his return to the political family of Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
But the Chief press secretary to the governor, Onwuka Nzeshi in a statement, noted that Fubara is currently working with the lawmakers to pass the budget, dismissing the claims of friction.
The statement reads: “The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a news item published in some national dailies and online platforms insinuating that there is a disagreement between the Executive and Legislative arms of the Rivers State Government over the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
“We wish to make it abundantly clear that His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, is not at loggerheads with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, but rather working closely with them to serve the good people of Rivers State.
“The 2026 Budget proposal has been presented to the House of Assembly; it is going through the normal legislative process and we strongly believe that once the process is completed, it will be passed by the lawmakers.”
The statement added: “The Rivers State Government has gone through difficult times in the past and is not prepared to be dragged into another round of controversies.
“We therefore advise all those bent on promoting negative narratives to desist from such actions forthwith as we need peace and harmony to ensure steady development of Rivers State.”
