Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed that he was prevented from accessing the Assembly Quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill.
Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Bori Zonal Hospital in Khana Local Government Area, Fubara stressed that his attempt to fulfill constitutional obligations was obstructed, despite making multiple efforts to communicate with the Speaker and other lawmakers.
“I made several attempts to reach the Speaker and other Assembly members. I even sent WhatsApp messages to notify them that I would be coming at 10 o’clock this morning to present the budget,” Fubara said.
“Unfortunately, when we got there, we were denied access. Now, I hear claims that no communication was made, but I leave everything to God.”
The governor emphasized that he did everything within his power to ensure a smooth process, adding that reports suggesting otherwise were misleading.
“I am aware of narratives in the media that I failed to communicate or comply with due process. That is not true,” he stated.
“Nothing lasts forever, not even power. What matters is how we use it, and I have chosen not to abuse mine. I will continue to act with restraint, knowing there is life after power.”
On the newly inaugurated Bori Zonal Hospital, Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare in Rivers State.
“This project started during Chibuike Amaechi’s administration and was inherited by the last administration but was left incomplete. When we came on board, we saw the need to finish it, along with other Zonal Hospitals in Etche, Ahoada, Omoku, and Degema,” he explained.
According to Fubara, these secondary healthcare facilities will help ease pressure on the state’s teaching hospitals, providing residents with easier access to quality medical services.
“The facility was not only completed but expanded and fully equipped to meet standard healthcare requirements,” he added.
Fubara directed the Commissioner for Health to ensure that the hospital is immediately operational, reiterating that the health of Rivers people remains a top priority for his administration.
