Rivers denies renewed clash between Fubara, lawmakers over 2026 budget

Rivers State Government denies renewed clash between Governor Fubara and lawmakers over the 2026 budget, stating it’s undergoing legislative procedures.

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the delay in the passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The government described the reports as false and misleading, saying the budget