May 14, (THEWILL) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday said most projects commissioned by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, were not fully funded.
Fubara spoke on Tuesday, during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, also known as Old Bori Road in Eleme Local Government Area of the state.
The project was commissioned by the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti. The reconstruction of the road will provide an alternative to the dilapidated section of the Eleme axis of the East West Road.
The Governor, who decried the burden of huge debts left by the administration of Nyesom Wike, said contractors, who handled the affected projects are returning for outstanding payments.
To clear doubts over his claim, Fubara said he would henceforth, come with “white paper”, detailing project funding during commissioning.
Governor Fubara, who noted the good support his administration has received from the Federal Government, however, said 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.
The Governor said his commitment to align with progressive minds, made him to invite the Abia State Governor, for commissioning of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road.
On his part, Otti described Fubara’s style of goverance as true leadership, adding 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 Rivers State.
The Abia State Governor, however, emphasised that power belongs to God and no human being has the capacity to give power, except he can also give life.
