In a bold response to the Federal High Court's recent decision to freeze financial allocations to Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared that the ruling is "the least" of his concerns. This statement followed the judgment by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who found Fubara's 2024 budget presentation to a limited four-member House of Assembly to be in breach of constitutional procedures, prompting the court to restrict the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other entities from releasing funds to the state.
During a special thanksgiving service marking his administration’s year-long resilience amid persistent political strife, Fubara assured citizens that ongoing projects would continue unhindered. "Workers’ salaries will be paid, and contractors’ commitments will be met," he affirmed, noting that allocations for all 23 Council Chairmen have been processed and are ready for disbursement via the Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC).
Governor Fubara urged his supporters to stay steadfast, reiterating his administration's determination to overcome all obstacles. Reflecting on his tenure, he reminded attendees of the local government elections his administration conducted, the full cabinet he maintains, and the resilience shown against attempts to destabilize his leadership through resignations and other challenges.
In his words, "Despite predictions that my government wouldn’t last a week, we’ve defied the odds, proving that resilience and steadfastness can overcome even the most challenging circumstances."
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