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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is expected to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the state’s House of Assembly today, according to The PUNCH.
The governor presented the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework last week, which was approved 24 hours later.
The budget presentation was delayed by the political crisis between the governor and the lawmakers, which led to the bombing of the legislative chamber about three years ago.
The Assembly has been sitting temporarily at the Assembly Quarters Auditorium.
A Government House source confirmed that all was set for the presentation. The delay in presenting the new budget has been attributed to the crisis between Fubara and the Amaewhule-led Assembly, but the presentation signals a new cordial relationship between the feuding parties.
Key Points:
The budget presentation signals a thaw in the political crisis between the governor and the Assembly.
The delay in budget presentation has affected governance and fiscal planning in the state
The crisis had previously led to a state of emergency and the appointment of an administrator
The presentation indicates a restored working relationship between the executive and legislative arms.
The budget is expected to address the state’s development priorities
The governor will present the budget today. The development signals a new phase of political stability in Rivers State as the executive and legislative arms resume normal relations.
