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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed reports of a disagreement between the state executive and the Rivers State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill, describing the reports as unfounded and insisting that his administration is working closely with the lawmakers.
The governor’s position was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, in response to reports alleging that the Executive and Legislative arms of the state government were at loggerheads over the proposed 2026 budget.
Nzeshi said the state government was “not at loggerheads” with members of the House of Assembly, stressing that the governor remained committed to working with the lawmakers in the interest of the people of Rivers State.
He explained that the 2026 budget proposal had already been presented to the House and was currently undergoing the normal legislative process.
