By Our Correspondent
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has raised concerns over the financial status of several projects commissioned by the previous administration, alleging that many were not fully paid for and have left contractors and workers owed millions and billions of naira.
Speaking amid growing pressure to address the issue, the governor said his administration is now being confronted by workers and contractors who executed the projects and are demanding payment for outstanding obligations.
He noted that these claims have placed a heavy financial burden on the current government and are affecting its ability to carry out new initiatives.
Governor Fubara explained that he had initially chosen to remain silent on the matter in the interest of peace, but continued pressure has forced him to speak out. He warned that further provocation would compel him to disclose details surrounding the projects and their funding.
According to the governor, many of the projects commissioned before his administration were presented to the public as completed even though large portions of the contract sums remained unpaid. As a result, contractors and workers are now turning to the present government to settle these outstanding liabilities.
He stated that his administration is committed to transparency and responsible management of public resources, adding that Rivers State must address its financial obligations rather than ignore them.
Political observers say the comments reflect the ongoing rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and may influence political developments in Rivers State as attention turns to the funding status of past projects.
