Rivers Governor Fubara Insists He Has No Dispute with State or National Lawmakers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified that he has no personal disagreements with members of the National Assembly or the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Speaking on Wednesday during the inauguration of the dualised Ahoada–Omoku Road, Fubara said he had made repeated efforts to meet with lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, to resolve pending issues but had not been able to secure the meeting.
The governor stated that he had already engaged state elders and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, who promised to facilitate a meeting, which has yet to take place. Fubara emphasized that reports suggesting he refused to meet lawmakers are false.
“I personally do not have any disagreement or anger with members of the National Assembly or the State House of Assembly. I have made every effort to meet with them, but the arrangement was for my leader, the minister, to coordinate the meeting, which has not yet been fixed,” he said.
Fubara reiterated his willingness to meet all conditions necessary to restore peace and unity in the state, adding that he had been misrepresented by what he described as a “single story” about his actions.
The governor also addressed his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress, stressing that it was not motivated by personal gain but by the desire to promote development and unity in Rivers State. He urged supporters to openly declare their loyalties, highlighting the importance of collective progress over personal or political conflicts.
During the Ahoada–Omoku Road inauguration, Fubara noted that the project fulfilled a campaign promise, boosting the local economy and improving security along the route. He expressed gratitude to the people for their support and promised continued delivery of democratic dividends.
Despite the end of emergency rule, tensions remain between Fubara and some lawmakers. Three lawmakers loyal to the governor during the political crisis have yet to resume sittings. The Amaewhule-led House recently resolved to continue holding plenary sessions at the auditorium of the State Legislative Quarters, adjourning sittings until January 26, 2026.
Lawmakers have also raised concerns over delays in the submission of commissioner-nominee lists and criticized the state of public schools. In response, Governor Fubara approved the recruitment of 1,000 teachers, a process suspended since 2023.
