SUNTV Global Report
Fresh details have emerged on the political storm rocking Rivers State, revealing that the impeachment push against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is deeply tied to a bitter dispute over a proposed supplementary budget allegedly worth ₦10 billion.
SUNTV Global understands from high-level government sources that pro-Wike lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly became determined to remove Governor Fubara after he reportedly refused to present a supplementary budget that would have funded massive constituency projects.
According to the source, former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, allegedly assured loyal lawmakers that each of them would receive ₦10 billion worth of fresh constituency projects through a supplementary budget. Governor Fubara’s refusal to approve or present such a budget reportedly infuriated the lawmakers and escalated the impeachment plot.
“The real issue behind the impeachment attempt is Governor Fubara’s refusal to prepare a supplementary budget,” the source disclosed.
₦10.5bn Constituency Projects Controversy
SUNTV Global also gathered that this crisis follows earlier financial disbursements made during the period of emergency rule in Rivers State. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters indicate that in September 2025, at least 26 pro-Wike lawmakers allegedly received ₦350 million each for constituency projects — totaling about ₦10.5 billion.
However, investigations suggest that none of the projects have been executed in the affected constituencies.
Financial records reviewed show that the funds were approved and released on September 12, 2025, with payments allegedly made into accounts linked to companies nominated by the lawmakers themselves.
Sources within the government allege that many of these companies are either dormant, inactive, or suspected to be shell firms hastily registered shortly before the funds were released.
Memo That Approved the Funds
A formal memo dated September 12, 2025, reportedly signed by the then Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Atemea K. Briggs, was addressed to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State at the time, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.).
The memo requested approval for ₦10.5 billion to cover 2025 constituency projects for 30 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, allocating ₦350 million per lawmaker. Approval was reportedly granted the same day, and funds were subsequently disbursed.
Despite claims in the memo that the projects were meant to “bring governance closer to the people,” on-ground checks reportedly show no visible projects executed across the constituencies.
Political Background
Rivers State was placed under emergency rule in March 2025 following intense political violence linked to the power struggle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule on September 17, 2025.
Governor Fubara officially resumed duties on September 19, 2025, amid a warm reception by supporters in Port Harcourt.
Impeachment Moves and U-Turns
On January 8, 2026, impeachment proceedings were formally initiated against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. During plenary, allegations of gross misconduct were read, with at least 26 lawmakers endorsing the notice.
Although four lawmakers initially withdrew their support and called for dialogue, they later reversed their stance and insisted the impeachment process must continue.
As political tensions rise, SUNTV Global will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Rivers State impeachment saga, which many observers now see as a high-stakes battle over power, money, and control of the state’s political structure.
