Rivers State Lawmakers Reject ₦100,000 Christmas Gift from Governor Fubara, Cite Unapproved Spending and Constitutional Violations
Rivers State House of Assembly members have rejected a ₦100,000 Christmas gift allegedly sent by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as unsolicited and unapproved. The lawmakers, loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike, returned the funds and stated that such expenditures violate constitutional provisions requiring legislative approval.
The Assembly accused Governor Fubara of consistently drawing from the state’s Consolidated Revenue Account without authorization since taking office in 2023, despite warnings, court judgments, and separation of powers principles. They also warned civil servants against participating in what they described as unlawful financial practices.
The rejection highlights the ongoing power struggle between the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State, which has intensified following the lifting of emergency rule in September 2025.
Rivers State House of Assembly members have rejected a ₦100,000 Christmas gift allegedly sent by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as unsolicited and unapproved. The lawmakers, loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike, returned the funds and stated that such expenditures violate constitutional provisions requiring legislative approval.
The Assembly accused Governor Fubara of consistently drawing from the state’s Consolidated Revenue Account without authorization since taking office in 2023, despite warnings, court judgments, and separation of powers principles. They also warned civil servants against participating in what they described as unlawful financial practices.
The rejection highlights the ongoing power struggle between the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State, which has intensified following the lifting of emergency rule in September 2025.
Rivers State Lawmakers Reject ₦100,000 Christmas Gift from Governor Fubara, Cite Unapproved Spending and Constitutional Violations
Rivers State House of Assembly members have rejected a ₦100,000 Christmas gift allegedly sent by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as unsolicited and unapproved. The lawmakers, loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike, returned the funds and stated that such expenditures violate constitutional provisions requiring legislative approval.
The Assembly accused Governor Fubara of consistently drawing from the state’s Consolidated Revenue Account without authorization since taking office in 2023, despite warnings, court judgments, and separation of powers principles. They also warned civil servants against participating in what they described as unlawful financial practices.
The rejection highlights the ongoing power struggle between the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State, which has intensified following the lifting of emergency rule in September 2025.
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