The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the state House of Assembly over the 2026 appropriation bill.
Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, said the clarification became necessary following reports suggesting tension between the executive and legislative arms of government.
Nzeshi said Fubara was working with lawmakers to promote the interests of Rivers residents.
“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,” he said.
According to him, the 2026 budget proposal has already been presented to the House and is currently undergoing the normal legislative process.
“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,” Nzeshi said.
The governor’s aide said the state government was not interested in being drawn into another round of controversy, stressing that Rivers had experienced difficult times in the past.
He urged those promoting what he described as negative narratives to desist, saying peace and harmony were essential to the continued development of the state.
