Governor Fubara Breaks Silence on Court Order Stopping Payment of Rivers Allocation

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has commented on the Federal High Court decision restricting the release of state allocations, describing it as “the least” of his problems.

Addressing supporters during a special thanksgiving service organized by the state government on Wednesday, Fubara assured that his administration will continue to make payments to contractors and ensure workers’ salaries are disbursed as scheduled.

The Thanksgiving service, held at the Alfred Diette-Spiff Civic Centre in Port Harcourt, was attended by top government officials, party leaders, and prominent gospel singers.

Fubara used the platform to reflect on his administration’s resilience amid escalating political crises, which began with the arson attack on the State House of Assembly complex exactly one year ago.

Defying critics and opponents, Fubara declared that his administration has successfully led for over a year, conducted local government elections against all odds, and maintained a full cabinet despite attempts to undermine his leadership through resignations. He highlighted ongoing project executions across the state, citing recent reports that position Rivers State as a leader in financial accountability and transparency.

Fubara also addressed the violent confrontation with men in police uniforms on October 30 last year, describing it as an assassination attempt orchestrated by political opponents. He attributed the confrontation to his decision to withdraw legal cases against the Martin Amaewhule group, following an intervention by President Bola Tinubu.

Key dignitaries in attendance included the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emeka Beke, and his counterpart from the Action Peoples Party (APP), Sunny Wokekoro.