Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed growing claims that he has deliberately avoided engaging members of the State House of Assembly, especially those aligned with the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Ahoda–Omoku Road extension in Ahoada West, Fubara insisted that he has kept communication channels open and remains committed to ensuring peace and stability across the state.
The governor explained that his recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was purely to address the state’s interests and not for any personal or political agenda.
According to him, he has made several attempts to meet with the lawmakers, but the expected gathering could not hold because the party leadership had not scheduled it as previously agreed.
“There’s been a lot of wrong information circulating,” he told supporters.
“Yes, I visited the President, but it was strictly for the good of Rivers State. I have no quarrel with members of the National Assembly or with our state legislators.
“I have done everything possible to sit with them. The party leadership, headed by Chief Ferdinand Anababra, knows this. It was agreed that our leader, the Minister, would coordinate the meeting. But up till this moment, no date has been set.”
Fubara stressed that claims suggesting he had shut out the lawmakers were “completely untrue,” adding that he had no reason to block anyone from accessing him or raising their concerns.
He described himself as someone who had suffered from “single narratives” and vowed to always clarify issues when misinformation spreads.
The governor thanked residents of Ahoada, Ogba, Ekpeye, and surrounding communities for their continued support, assuring them that his administration was fully committed to grassroots development.
“We are ready to reach every community with our message of development and progress,” he said.
On the commissioned road, Fubara reminded the audience that extending the Ahoda–Omoku Road was a pledge he made during his campaign.
While Wike inaugurated the first phase as governor, Fubara said the second phase completed under his administration fulfilled his promise to the people.
He added that the upgraded road would enhance economic activities and improve security along the corridor.
