Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed claims of a rift between him and lawmakers from the state, calling such speculations baseless.
Speaking at the commissioning of the extended and dualised 28.4km Ahoada–Omoku Road, the governor said arrangements had long been made for a meeting with both federal and state lawmakers. He explained that the session was to be convened by former governor and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, elder statesman Ferdinand Alabraba, and other leaders.
He stated that suggestions that he avoided the lawmakers or declined proposals concerning them “are not true.”
Fubara, who defected from the PDP to the APC on Tuesday, urged Rivers people to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu, stressing that his defection was not driven by personal ambition but by the need to secure peace and progress for the state.
He encouraged residents to stay united, avoid divisive politics, and stand firmly behind both the president and the state government.
Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to delivering democratic dividends, noting that the Ahoada–Omoku Road was a campaign promise he made while touring the area with former Governor Wike.
He said its completion will ease movement, improve commerce, and enhance socio-economic activities across the corridor.
The governor also assured the people that more development projects are underway.
“We are now out, with our boots, hats, and gloves, moving from door to door in every LGA to preach without limitation the gospel of President Tinubu in Rivers State,” he declared, as he drummed up support for the President.