The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the delay in approving the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
The government described the reports as inaccurate, saying the budget proposal is still going through the necessary legislative processes.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, who said Fubara remained committed to maintaining a productive relationship with the lawmakers.
“We wish to make it abundantly clear that His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, is not at loggerheads with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, but rather working closely with them to serve the good people of Rivers State,” Nzeshi said.
He explained that the governor had already submitted the 2026 budget proposal to the legislature and that lawmakers were currently considering it in line with established procedures.
“The 2026 budget proposal has been presented to the House of Assembly; it is going through the normal legislative process and we strongly believe that once the process is completed, it will be passed by the lawmakers,” he said.
Nzeshi urged those spreading reports of a fresh political crisis to stop, noting that Rivers State had endured enough political tension.
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“We therefore advise all those bent on promoting negative narratives to desist from such actions forthwith, as we need peace and harmony to ensure steady development of Rivers State,” he added.
The statement comes amid renewed attention on the relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government in the state.
Governor Fubara’s return to the political camp associated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had previously fuelled expectations that relations between the governor and the lawmakers would improve, particularly regarding the passage of the 2026 budget.