New Twist as Fubara Speaks on Relationship with Tinubu-Led FG, Says Wike Left Huge Debt Behind

• Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he was having a smooth relationship with President Bola Tinubu-led federal government, saying the only challenge was the interest of an insider
• Fubara, while playing host to Labour Party governor Alex Otti of Abia state, disclosed that his administration inherited huge debt from Nyesom Wike, his predecessor
• The governor said he had invited Otti for project commissioning because he wanted to align with progressive figures in the country

Port Harcourt, Rivers – Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has again attacked his predecessor, Nyesom Wike while playing host to the Abia state governor, Alex Otti, an opposition governor in the Labour Party.

The governor also clarified that his administration has not had any issue with the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government. Rather, he had received support but noted that there were persistent challenges because of the interest of an insider.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed Wike left a huge debt in Rivers state
Photo Credit: @GovWike, @officialABAT, @SimFubaraKSCSource: Twitter

Channels TV reported that Fubara had invited Otti to commission the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, also known as Old Bori Road, in the state’s Eleme Local Government Area.

During the commissioning, Governor Fubara disclosed that his administration inherited huge debt from the previous administration of Wike, adding that most of the projects the former governor commissioned were not fully funded.

Fubara hosted Otti, attacked Wike

Governor Otti of Abia commissioned the projects.

Fubara disclosed that contractors who handled Wike’s projects are now coming back to ask him for outstanding payments.

However, he did not disclose the estimate of the alleged debt but noted that he was compelled to speak after being pushed to the wall by the opposition.

Governor Fubara said his administration is determined to appear at the commissioning of projects with a “white paper” containing the details of the funding.

He said he had invited the governor of Abia state so that he could align with progressive people in the country

Source: TheTalk.NG

Ex-Osibanjo’s Aide Warns Against Tinubu, Shettima’s Foreign Trip, “We Have Serious Problem”

Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has condemned the foreign trips of President Tinubu and VP Kashim Shettima In an interview on Thursday, Akande emphasized the importance of having at least one of the two leaders present to maintain effective governance and communication Akande spoke after presidential spokesman Bayo ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

37bn Dollars Foreign Reserve: Northeast APC Stakeholders Hail Tinubu, Asks Nigerians to Be Patient

The northeast APC youth stakeholders forum has commended President Tinubu for maintaining Nigeria’s foreign reserve at $37 billion At a press conference held at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, the forum urged Nigerians to persevere and support the administration The forum’s chairman, Comrade Haruna Sardauna, praised President Tinubu’s reduction of the country’s debt service ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Rivers Crisis: Amid Rift With Wike, Fubara Invokes God’s Judgement on “Corrupt Judges”

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his frustration over conflicting judgments from the judiciary At the opening of the 2024/2025 legal year and re-dedication service in the state on Thursday, Fubara calls for divine judgment on corrupt judges Amid his rift with FCT minister Nyesom Wike, Fubara restated his avowed determination to defend the course ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Orji Kalu Finally Opens Up on His Monthly Earnings as Nigerian Senator

Orji Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, has said he earned N14 million monthly as Nigerian lawmaker The former governor of Abia state said the N14 million monthly earnings were hardly enough for him to manage his constituency and staff Kalu made the claim while speaking on the controversies that have continued to trail the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

“Why Wike Will Never Leave PDP,” APC Chairman Gives Reason

The ruling APC has clarified FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s role in President Bola Tinubu’s government In a trending interview, Rivers APC chairman Tony Okocha said Wike is an ardent believer of the PDP and will never dump the party Speaking on the Rivers crisis, Okocha further clarified that Wike and the 27 lawmakers in the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶