Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was unable to present the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly as planned.
The presentation was scheduled to take place on Wednesday before lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule. However, when the governor arrived at the Assembly complex, he found the entrance locked, preventing him from entering.
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The situation comes after a Supreme Court ruling that ordered the suspension of federal allocations to Rivers State until the budget is properly submitted and approved.
The court’s decision added pressure on the state government to complete the budget process as soon as possible.
Governor Fubara, speaking outside the Assembly complex, explained that his attempt to present the budget was to serve the people.
He stated that he had already communicated with the Speaker both in writing and over the phone before making the trip to the Assembly in person.
