The Rivers State Government has dismissed insinuations in some quarters alleging fresh rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the state House of Assembly.
Some reports have claimed that the failure of the lawmakers to pass the N1.84 trillion 2026 budget was dus to some disagreement between the governor and the lawmakers
However in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor,Onwuka Nzeshi, he clarified that the governor and the House of Assembly are in one piece.
“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.
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“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
According to the statement 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”, the statement advised.
