Rivers Assembly gives Sim Fubara 48-hour ultimatum to present 2025 budget

The political landscape in Rivers State is heating up as the Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 budget.

The directive was given during a plenary session held on Monday in Port Harcourt.

During the session, lawmakers emphasized the need for urgency in laying out the state’s financial blueprint for the coming year.

They insisted that the prompt presentation of the budget was crucial for the timely implementation of government programs and projects, ensuring continued development and economic stability in Rivers State.

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While details of the resolution remain sparse, political observers suggest that the lawmakers’ insistence on a quick budget presentation could be linked to ongoing power struggles within the state’s political circles.

Recent tensions between the executive and legislative arms of government have sparked speculation about possible friction regarding the budget’s content and allocation priorities.

Governor Fubara, who assumed office in May 2023, has faced significant political turbulence, particularly concerning his relationship with the state legislature.

The latest demand from the lawmakers could be interpreted as an assertion of the Assembly’s authority or a push for increased legislative influence over budgetary matters.

If the governor fails to meet the 48-hour deadline, the situation could escalate, potentially leading to further confrontations between the executive and legislative arms of government.

Political analysts believe that the coming days will be critical in determining the stability of governance in Rivers State.

As the deadline looms, all eyes are on Governor Fubara’s next move. Will he comply with the lawmakers’ ultimatum, or will there be a further standoff between the two arms of government? The outcome could have lasting implications for governance in Rivers State.