The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the state House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement issued on Wednesday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, described the reports published by some national newspapers and online platforms as misleading, saying they did not reflect the relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government.
Nzeshi said Fubara was “not at loggerheads” with members of the state assembly and was instead working closely with the lawmakers in the interest of Rivers residents.
He explained that the 2026 budget proposal, which formed the basis of the reports, was currently undergoing the normal legislative process after being presented to the House of Assembly by the governor.
According to him, the state government remains confident that the lawmakers will conclude their consideration of the proposal and pass the Appropriation Bill.
The governor’s spokesperson urged those promoting what he described as negative narratives about the relationship between the two arms of government to desist, stressing that Rivers State requires peace and stability to sustain its development.
Nzeshi said the Fubara administration remained committed to maintaining peace and harmony between the executive and legislature while pursuing steady development across the state.
