The ongoing rift between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly has deepened following the rejection of a ₦100,000 Christmas gift sent to lawmakers.
A statement issued by Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Petitions, Enemi Alabo George, says members of the assembly confirmed receiving ₦100,000 credit alerts on the directive of the governor, but the lawmakers described the payment as “unsolicited and unapproved.”
The legislators, who are largely aligned with former governor Nyesom Wike, said they have decided to return the funds.
According to the statement, immediate steps are being taken to refund the money to the Rivers State Government’s account, underscoring the assembly’s rejection of the governor’s gesture amid the ongoing political tensions.
