Fubara Denies Closing Door on Wike’s Camp

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed claims that he has refused to meet with members of the State House of Assembly following his return to office after weeks of political tension.

Speaking at Ahoda West during the commissioning of the Ahoda–Omoku Road extension, Fubara clarified that he has not shut his doors to any stakeholder, including elders aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He reaffirmed his commitment to peace, stability, and the continued development of the state.

The governor explained that his recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was solely in the interest of Rivers State and not driven by any personal political motive.

Fubara told supporters that despite circulating rumours, he has made “every effort” to meet with the state lawmakers and is only waiting for the party leadership to convene the agreed meeting.

“There is this insinuation going around,” he said. “Yes, I visited Mr. President a few days ago, but it was purely for state matters. I have no disagreement with members of the National Assembly or the State House of Assembly.

“I have done everything possible to meet with them. The party leadership, led by Chief Ferdinand Anababra, knows this. It was agreed that the Minister, our leader, would schedule the meeting. Up until now, that meeting has not been arranged.”

He dismissed suggestions that he had refused to meet the lawmakers or address their concerns, describing such claims 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 we can sustain peace in Rivers State. Please, whoever is saying I refused to meet with the Assembly members is not telling the truth. We must come together. This is not about me; it is about our state.”

Fubara said he had “suffered so much from single stories” and therefore owed the public his own side of events whenever misinformation arises.

He thanked the people of Ahoada, Ogba, Ekpeye, and surrounding communities for their support, assuring them that his administration would continue delivering development across the state.

“We are now out with our boots, our hats, and our gloves. We are ready to move into every community and preach the gospel of development,” he said.

On the newly commissioned road, he reminded the gathering that the Ahoda–Omoku extension was a campaign promise.

“This project was a promise we made during the campaigns,” he noted. “My predecessor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, commissioned the first phase. We assured you that if you supported us, we would extend the road to Omoku. Today, that promise has been fulfilled.”

He added that the road would boost economic activities and help reduce insecurity along the corridor.