Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Photo: State government
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any rift with the state House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill submitted to the lawmakers.
Recall that the governor, on July 10, submitted a budget proposal of N1.85tn to the Martin Amaewhule-led House for consideration and approval.
However, more than one month after it was presented to the House, the budget estimate had yet to be passed into law by the Assembly, despite assurances by the Speaker, Amaewhule, who had expressed concern over the late presentation but said the lawmakers would give the proposal the needed attention it deserved in the interest of the state.
Recall that The PUNCH, in its July 12 edition, reported a delay in the presentation of the budget after the House took a first reading, following alleged concerns that the governor and the Assembly had yet to reach a truce.
