The ongoing tension between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state House of Assembly is escalating, with lawmakers publicly disputing the governor’s assertions regarding budgetary processes and potential impeachment scenarios.
In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, Hon. Enemi George, the Chairman of the Rivers State House of Assembly Committee on Information, vehemently countered Fubara’s recent claims that the Assembly is hindering his ability to present the 2025 budget in accordance with a Supreme Court ruling. …CONTINUE READING
“We have been begging the governor to bring the budget, and if he has not done that… There was no time that the governor wrote to the House of Assembly as he claimed,” George stated.
The governor alleged that he was barred from entering the Assembly to present the budget due to legislative opposition. However, George labeled this narrative as “totally untrue,” asserting that the governor had not sent any formal request to the House, despite his claims. “Apparently, the recipient of the letter is not us. It is obviously the public. He is using public sentiment,” he continued, challenging Fubara to provide evidence of any correspondence sent to the Assembly.
George expressed frustration over the implications for the state’s citizens, noting that many, including pensioners, depend on the government’s financial decisions. “The governor is toiling with the lives of the Rivers people. His ego and personal interest will not allow him,” he emphasized.
Moreover, lawmakers hinted at possible impeachment moves, indicating that the ongoing issues could lead to severe consequences for the governor.
With the Assembly now adjourned indefinitely, the political landscape in Rivers State remains uncertain as both sides appear entrenched in their positions, further complicating the budget approval process crucial for the state’s financial stability.
