By Ola Kay
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he was at the House of Assembly quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill in line with the Supreme Court’s judgement, but met the gate to the assembly under lock.
Fubara, who was accompanied by some members of his executive council, said he was at the quarters on Wednesday morning and found the place inaccessible.
The governor said he had earlier reached the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and other lawmakers through official letters, phone calls and WhatsApp messages on his visit to present the bill.
Gov. Fubara noted that he had also sent a letter to the Speaker about his intention to present the appropriation bill, saying he is doing all in the interest of the of Rivers State.
“I came here this morning with few of my exco members to comply with the Supreme Court judgment. Before my arrival I have made several attempts by phone call to reach the Speaker and other members.
“I also did an official letter which was transmitted to the Hon. Speaker for this particular event. But it is unfortunate that at the gate, the place is completely sealed, and there is no sign that anything is going to happen today.
“The reason why we are doing this, like I have always said is the interest of our people which is the most important thing. I don’t think there is anything to worry about, maybe they are working on the letter, and I expect to hear from them after this hour, ” Fubara said.
It remains to be seen if the latest development is part of the unending political tug of war between the governor and his estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike, who is the current Minister of the FCT.
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