Fubara writes Rivers assembly again, to represent 2025 budget Wednesday

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has written another letter to the Rivers State House of Assembly, proposing Wednesday March 19, 2025, or any other date as convenient for members to present 2025 budget proposal.

In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, Fubara recalled his earlier attempt to present the budget on March 12, which was unsuccessful due to being denied entry into the Assembly premises.

He stated that despite prior delivery of a soft copy notice and efforts to submit a hard copy through the clerk, he and his entourage were locked out.

The governor said that his attempt was in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment, which he noted had also mandated the Assembly to carry out its functions within constitutional boundaries.

He also reminded the Speaker that the House had previously issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the presentation of the budget, even before he was served with a certified true copy of the judgment and enrolled orders.

Governor Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to governance despite the political crisis in the state.

He urged all arms of government to exercise their duties within legal and constitutional frameworks for the good of the people.

“No matter the depth of our differences, we believe the interests of the state and our people should take priority over political conflicts,” he stated.

The letter formally notified the Speaker of his intention to present the budget on March 19 at 11:00 a.m. or at any other time deemed convenient by the House.

Governor Fubara concluded by expressing his hope that the Assembly would consider his request favourably.

There have been a back and forth between the Fubara and the lawmakers following the Supreme Court judgement ordering the governor to present the 2025 budget to the State Assembly led by Amaewhule.

It took a dramatic turn at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters on Wednesday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara arrived at the venue but the entrance gate locked.

The security personnel at the quarters locked the gates when the governor’s convoy arrived.

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The action of the security personnel was hinged on the position that there was no official communication between the governor and the Assembly. However, the governor insisted that he informed the lawmakers that he coming.