Crisis? What Crisis?
Barely catching his breath after a damning Supreme Court ruling that froze Rivers State’s accounts and declared his Assembly moves illegal, Governor Sim Fubara is doubling down — announcing a new wave of project commissioning starting Monday, March 3, 2025.
Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, broke the news, boldly declaring that Fubara’s administration is marching ahead with “critical infrastructure projects” across the state — Supreme Court ruling or not.
What’s on the List?
The massive commissioning spree will cover projects in:
Housing
Firefighting & emergency response
Security
Healthcare
Education
Judiciary welfare
From Port Harcourt City to Obio/Akpor, Khana, Okrika, and even Bayelsa State, Fubara’s government is calling the shots — refusing to let court drama stall its agenda.
Defiant Development
“These projects align with our commitment to infrastructure growth, security enhancement, and improved service delivery,” Johnson declared, making it clear that Fubara’s government sees no reason to pause — even as legal battles rage.
The commissioner urged citizens to come out in full force to celebrate these milestones, claiming the projects reflect Fubara’s unwavering commitment to development and improved quality of life for Rivers people.
A Bold Move — Or Political Theatre?
The timing has raised eyebrows across Nigeria’s political scene. Is this a genuine push for progress, or a high-stakes PR stunt to distract from the Supreme Court’s crushing verdict?
With Rivers State accounts frozen and the 27 lawmakers reinstated, some are asking:
Where is the money for these projects even coming from?
The Verdict? Social Media Will Decide
As the political drama collides with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, one thing is certain: all eyes are on Rivers State this March — and the Fubara vs Wike showdown is far from over.
