Fubara Denies Shutting Door Against Wike’s Camp

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted claims that he refused to engage members of the State House of Assembly following his return to office after political tension in the state.

Speaking at Ahoda West Local Government Area during the commissioning of the Ahoda–Omoku Road extension, the governor dismissed suggestions that he shut his doors against key stakeholders, particularly elders aligned with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. He reaffirmed his commitment to peace, stability, and development.

Addressing the crowd, Fubara clarified that his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu was “purely for state interest,” stressing that he had no disagreement with lawmakers at either the national or state level.

“I have made every effort to meet with them,” he said. “The leadership of the party, led by Chief Ferdinand Anababra, can attest to this. The arrangement was not for me to call them directly. It was agreed that the Minister, our leader, would arrange the meeting. Up till this hour, that meeting has not been fixed.”

He described claims that he had refused to meet the lawmakers as “a pure lie.” “I have no reason to shut the door against anyone,” he added.

“Whatever their needs are, I am willing to address them so that we can sustain peace in Rivers State. Please, whoever is saying that I refused to meet the members of the State Assembly is not telling the truth. We need to come together. This is not about me; it is about our state.”

Fubara noted that he had “suffered so much from single stories,” saying he owed it to the public to clarify issues whenever misinformation spreads.

He thanked residents of Ahoada, Ogba, Ekpeye, and neighbouring communities for their continued support and assured them that his administration would intensify development efforts.

“We are now out with our boots, our hats and our gloves. We are ready to move into every community to preach, without limitation, the gospel of development,” he said.

The governor reminded the audience that the Ahoda–Omoku road extension was a campaign promise.

“This project was a promise we made when we came here during the campaigns,” Fubara said. “My predecessor, the immediate-past governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, commissioned the first phase. We told you that if you supported us, we would extend the road to Omoku. Today, that promise has been fulfilled.”

He added that the completed road would enhance economic activity and help eliminate insecurity previously reported along the route.