Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denied rumors of a rift between him and members of the state assembly, calling such claims “pure lies.” Speaking at the commissioning of the newly extended and dualized 28.4-kilometre Ahoada–Omoku Road, he emphasized his commitment to collaboration and communication with lawmakers, despite having recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.
Fubara addressed allegations that he had neglected lawmakers or failed to respond to their requests, clarifying that he had made every effort to engage with them. He explained that the responsibility for organizing meetings with legislators rested with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. He stated, “I personally do not have any disagreements or any anger anywhere with my members of the National Assembly, even of the state.”
The governor insisted that he had not rejected any proposals or avoided meeting with legislators, describing accusations to the contrary as false. He expressed his willingness to address any concerns presented by lawmakers to maintain peace in the state. Fubara avoided directly contacting the lawmakers to prevent any perception of division among them, stating, “I’m a gentleman and a very principled person.”
He urged members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to disregard any insinuations of conflict and reiterated his anticipation for the previously agreed-upon meeting to be scheduled. Fubara assured residents that his administration would not take their support for granted and emphasized the importance of state stability.
In his remarks, Fubara also called for unity among Rivers people and support for President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the need for a peaceful environment to foster development. He noted that the Ahoada–Omoku Road project would enhance movement, commerce, and the socio-economic well-being of local communities, and assured residents that more developmental projects were in the pipeline.
