Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says there was over N300 billion in the state government account when President Bola Tinubu suspended him due to the emergency rule.
In March, President Bola Tinubu imposed an emergency rule in
Rivers, and suspended Fubara, Ngozi Odu, his deputy, and the house of assembly
for six months.
Speaking on Wednesday at the commissioning of Obodhi-Ozochi
road and bridge project in Ahoada east and west LGAs of Rivers, Fubara said he
met about N600 billion in the state coffers when he resumed office in
September.
Fubara said the money is being prudently utilised for viable
projects, adding that his administration is committed to transparency and
accountability.
“I want to also say to the whole world that when we left
during the emergency rule, our records are there; we left over N300 billion,”
the governor said.
“When we came back, we met about N600 billion. The record is
there for every penny we spend, and the evidence will show within the next 12
months.
“So there is no issue with what we are doing with the money.
At least nobody can take away my sincerity and genuineness. I am not associated
with any fraudulent activity.
“Nobody can associate me with anything that has to do with
any bad thing. So your money and the record of how your money was spent are
intact.
“We have very strong projects that we are doing. We don’t
believe in flagging off projects, except otherwise. We believe in commissioning
them. We don’t want to spend money to flag off projects, then spend more to
commission them.
“So let’s save you the money of flagging off and entertain
you when we are ready to tell you that this is what we have done with your
money.
“So go and sleep. Call me any day, anytime. The record is
there. Right from the time I started working in the government and taking
responsibility, my records are there.
“I’m not even talking about the immediate past
administration; I’m talking about the previous administration before this one.
The records are there.
“When it comes to issues of record keeping, it is my
profession. So, you don’t need to worry about what happens or your money.”
Fubara said he is utilising public funds for the betterment
of the people of Rivers state.
Last week, the Rivers state house of assembly accused Fubara
of unapproved spending.
The lawmakers, through Martin Amaewhule, speaker of the
assembly, alleged that Fubara is awarding contracts to his cronies,
particularly those who masterminded the burning of the Rivers house of assembly
complex.
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