Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed widespread speculation suggesting friction between him and federal or state legislators from the state, stressing that reports of strained relations are without merit.
He made this known on Wednesday during the commissioning of the extended and dualised 28.4-kilometre Ahoada–Omoku Road.
The governor clarified that, contrary to claims that he was avoiding the lawmakers, arrangements for an engagement with them had been put in place. He stated that his predecessor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, alongside elder statesman Ferdinand Alabraba and other leaders, had been scheduled to facilitate the meeting.
He insisted that anyone claiming he refused to meet with the lawmakers or turned down proposals involving them “is not telling the truth.”
Governor Fubara, who formally moved from the PDP to the APC on Tuesday, used the event to urge Rivers residents to continue standing behind President Bola Tinubu.
He assured supporters that his decision to join the APC was not driven by personal interest but by the need to secure peace in the state and maintain steady development.
He encouraged the people to remain focused, avoid politics that divide, and uphold their support for both the President and the state administration.
Reaffirming his dedication to providing democratic dividends despite ongoing challenges, the governor reflected on the Ahoada–Omoku Road, reminding the audience that it was a commitment he made during his campaign visit with former Governor Wike. He said he had pledged that the road would be completed if he and President Tinubu emerged victorious.
Governor Fubara noted that the project would significantly improve mobility, strengthen economic activities, and enhance the overall socio-economic life of communities along the route. He added that more development efforts were in progress.
On Tuesday, the governor formally left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the political platform that brought him into office in 2023, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
What you should know
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s recent defection from the PDP to the APC has amplified political attention in Rivers State, especially amid speculation of tension with lawmakers.
His public dismissal of claims of discord reflects an effort to project unity and stability at a time of shifting political alliances. By tying his move to the pursuit of peace and progress, Fubara is positioning his administration as focused on development, with key projects like the Ahoada–Omoku Road serving as proof of governance continuity.
His endorsement of President Tinubu further signals alignment between state and federal interests.
