Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday claimed that his predecessor Nyesom Wike, who is now FCT minister, left the state in “huge debt”.
Fubara stated this at the inauguration of the reconstructed 10.89km Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The governor said contractors who handled projects for Wike’s administration have been coming to him for the completion of payment despite the impression that the projects have been paid for.
He said, “This is to let the world know that if there is one problem this administration has, it is the huge debt burden. Most of the projects that are being commissioned, the contractors are coming for their balance-payment and it is running into billions.
“I have said that I don’t want to talk. I don’t want to talk because I was part of that system. But, when you keep pushing me to talk, I will say it so that the people will know the true situation of things and be properly informed.”
Fubara said the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road cost the government N6.7 billion.
“This road was awarded to CCECC as a contractor. It was awarded on the 14th of August, 2023. I believe that 14th of August was within my tenure. I am not saying ‘I’, but it was this administration that awarded it.
“This project was awarded at the cost of N6.7billion, and I can say boldly that no kobo is remaining. We’ve paid the contractor its complete sum. Our gathering here is to tell our people that their problem is our problem,” he said.
