…..Says projects commissioned by last administration were not fully funded
Emmanuel lkpeama
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has decried the substantial debt burden inherited from the previous administration of Nyesom Wike, saying that most of the projects commissioned in the state were not fully funded.
Governor Fubara stated this during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, also known as Old Bori Road in Eleme Local Government Area of the state.
He said the contractors who handled the affected projects are returning for outstanding payments,as he did not give an estimate of the debt.
Fubara went further to state that he was compelled to speak out after being pushed by his opponents, while expressing his intension to appear for project commissioning project with “white paper” detailing project funding.
The Governor who has been on news headlines for the past few weeks clarified that his administration has not engaged in conflicts with the federal government, rather it has received full support, although challenges persist due to the interest of an insider.
He justified the presence of Alex Otti at the commissioning, citing a commitment to aligning with progressive figures.
Making his remark,the Governor of Abia State,Alex Otti commended Fubara for the job he is doing in Rivers State, while describing Fubara’s style of goverance as true leadership, noting that true leadership is service to the people, and not to a few interest.
Otti said having served in the administration of Peter Odili and Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Fubara came prepared. He believes Fubara cannot be distracted by the political instability in Rivere State.
He asserted that power belongs to God and no human being has the capacity to give power, except he can also give life.
The reconstruction of the Old Bori road will provide an alternative to the dilapidated section of the Eleme axis of the East West road.
