Revelations have emerged as to why the 2026 Appropriation Bill submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the Rivers State House of Assembly has not been passed into law, one month after the lawmakers received it.
Investigations by our correspondent revealed that fresh agreements between the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly and the governor are the major reason for the delay in passing the budget, even as little has been heard about the proposal.
Recall that Fubara presented an appropriation bill of N1.854tn, christened the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” to the Assembly for consideration and approval on July 10, 2026.
Receiving the budget from the governor, the Speaker expressed concern over the late presentation but assured that lawmakers would give the proposal the attention it deserved in the interest of the state.
The delay has raised concerns, especially as the budget was presented late due to the lingering political crisis that rocked the state.
