The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of obstructing the Supreme Court’s ruling, alleging he is inciting public sentiment against lawmakers. The dispute escalated after Fubara was reportedly locked out of the assembly while attempting to present the 2025 budget, further deepening the political crisis.
Tensions continue to rise in Rivers State as the House of Assembly accuses Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately undermining the Supreme Court’s ruling on governance matters. Lawmakers loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike claim the governor is using public sentiment to discredit the legislative arm and avoid complying with the court’s decision.
The crisis deepened after Fubara attempted to present the 2025 budget at the Rivers Assembly quarters but was reportedly denied entry. His administration argues that the move was a blatant attempt to stall governance, while lawmakers insist no formal communication was received regarding the budget presentation.
Enemi George, the Assembly's spokesperson, dismissed claims that Fubara had sent an official request, stating that no letter had been acknowledged. He criticized the governor for allegedly using informal channels like WhatsApp to communicate critical government matters, calling it unprofessional and misleading.
According to George, the governor’s actions are aimed at stirring public emotions and positioning the legislature as an obstacle to governance. He insisted that lawmakers had already called on Fubara to submit the budget immediately after the Supreme Court's ruling, ensuring that the state could access its withheld federal allocations.
The Assembly also accused the governor of disregarding their request to submit a list of commissioners for screening, following the court’s ruling that invalidated many existing appointments. They claim efforts to communicate through official channels were ignored, forcing them to resort to a courier service, which was also allegedly rejected by the governor’s office.
With both sides refusing to back down, the political standoff in Rivers State continues to escalate, raising concerns over the future of governance and financial stability in the state.
