Rivers State Govt Denies Rift With Assembly Over 2026 Budget
PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State Government has officially dismissed widespread reports alleging a major disagreement between the executive arm and the State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the state government clarified that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is not at loggerheads with the lawmakers.
The administration described the media reports published by several national newspapers and online platforms as speculative and untrue.
According to the government, Governor Fubara is working in close alignment with the House of Assembly to advance the development of Rivers State.
2026 Budget Under Legislative Review
The statement confirmed that the 2026 budget proposal has already been formally presented to the legislature and is currently undergoing standard legislative processes, screening, and debates.
The executive expressed total confidence that the lawmakers will complete their review and pass the appropriation bill without friction.
Call for Peace and Stability
The government strongly warned political detractors and media platforms against promoting negative narratives. The statement reminded the public that Rivers State has faced severe political distractions in the past and cannot afford another round of crisis.
The administration emphasized that peace, harmony, and mutual respect between both arms of government remain non-negotiable for delivering sustained democracy dividends to the people.
