Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed reports of a breakdown in his relationship with state and federal lawmakers, insisting that the rumours were fabricated and misleading.
Speaking on Wednesday at the commissioning of the expanded 28.4-kilometre Ahoada–Omoku Road, the governor said he had “no quarrel” with the legislators, despite the political tension that followed his recent defection from the PDP to the APC.
Fubara explained that plans for a meeting with lawmakers had already been underway before speculation of a rift surfaced.
“Anyone saying I rejected proposals concerning the lawmakers is not telling the truth,” he said.
He revealed that former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, alongside elder statesman Ferdinand Alabraba and others, had been lined up to coordinate the discussions before the rumours spread.
Fubara stressed that suggestions that he rebuffed attempts at reconciliation were false and politically driven.
The governor also used the event to urge Rivers people to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying his switch to the APC was guided by the need to stabilise the state.
“This move is not about personal ambition. It is about restoring calm and ensuring development continues,” he said.
He cautioned supporters against deepening political divides, adding that his administration remained focused on delivering projects despite political distractions.
Speaking on the newly completed Ahoada–Omoku Road, Fubara said the project fulfilled a promise he made to residents during his campaign.
“I told you this road would be done if we were elected. Today, that promise has been kept,” he said.
He noted that the road would ease movement, boost economic activities and bring relief to communities in the area.
Fubara assured the public that more projects were underway as part of efforts to improve infrastructure across the state.
