Rivers crisis: Fubara challenges critics over allegations of excessive borrowing to fund projects

  • The governor of Rivers state on Wednesday, finally addressed the allegations surrounding his administration’s loan for infrastructure projects
  • Fubara clarified that his administration has not been borrowing excessively and but only obtained a N200 billion loan for the construction of a major road project
  • Governor Fubara, during the inauguration of the 11.8km Okehi-Umuola-Eberi road, accused critics of attempting to undermine his administration’s efforts, and also challenged them

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state clarified on Wednesday, December 4, that his administration has not been borrowing to fund governance, contrary to reports making the rounds in some quarters.