As the State Legislators insist on impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, fresh allegations have emerged over the payment of about ₦10.5 billion to 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for constituency projects that were allegedly never executed.
According to an investigative report by SaharaReporters, the lawmakers, said to be aligned with former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, each received ₦350 million in September 2025 during the period of emergency rule in the state.
Financial records reviewed by SaharaReporters indicate that the funds were approved and released on September 12, 2025, bringing the total disbursement to approximately ₦10.5 billion.
However, government sources told the online publication that none of the projects have been implemented in the affected constituencies, despite the release of the funds.
Investigations further revealed that many of the companies nominated by the lawmakers to execute the projects are allegedly inactive, dormant, or suspected to be shell companies.
Documents obtained by the source show that a formal memo dated September 12, 2025, and signed by the Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Atemea Briggs, was addressed to the then Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.).
The memo sought approval for ₦10.5 billion as constituency project funds for 30 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, with ₦350 million allocated to each lawmaker.
“The purpose of this Memorandum is to seek His Excellency’s approval for the year 2025 constituency projects for thirty (30) Honourable members of the Rivers State House of Assembly at the total cost of ₦10,500,000,000.00 (Ten Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira) only, being ₦350,000,000.00 (Three Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) only per member.”
The document claimed the funding was to enable lawmakers bring governance closer to their constituents. Records show that approval was granted the same day and funds were later disbursed into accounts linked to companies nominated by the legislators.
A statement of account reviewed by the source reportedly confirms that at least 26 lawmakers received ₦350 million each through their nominated contractors.
Despite this, on-the-ground checks and community reports suggest that none of the listed projects have been executed.
Sources within the government alleged that many of the beneficiary companies have no physical offices, no track record of operations, or were hurriedly incorporated shortly before the payments were made.
The projects and their designated contractors include: Abua/Odual: Building and furnishing of a cottage hospital at Emago Kugbo – Margoy Integrated Services; Akuku-Toru I: Construction of 700 meters concrete pavement road in Abonnema and Obonoma towns – Smooth Global Services Ltd; Akuku-Toru II: Construction of police quarters at Kula Community – Trust Optima Multiventures Ltd; Andoni: Ultra-modern town hall and furnishing at Ikuru Town – Skypye Link Nig. Ltd; Asari-Toru I: Construction and equipping of an ultra-modern fire service station in Buguma – Prime Construction, Maritime and Logistics Ltd; Asari-Toru II: Construction of Information Technology/CBT Park at Abalama Community – Jog Development Ltd;Ahoada East I: Reconstruction and furnishing of 10 classroom blocks and construction of a community town hall at Udemisama – Sa-Tech Optimum Limited; Emohua: Construction of community town hall at Okporowu Ogbakiri – C & C Integrated Engineering Services Ltd; Etche I: Construction and furnishing of a modern civic centre at Igbo Etche – Kumodel Global Energy Ltd and Etche II: Construction of civic centre at Igbo Etche – Watering Heights Ltd.
Others are Eleme: Construction and furnishing of ultra-modern community town hall and police post – Oathword Petroleum Development Company; Port Harcourt I: Construction of lock-up shops at Oroworukwo Community – Sochil Logistics; Port Harcourt II: Rehabilitation and furnishing of Rumuobiokwe Community Hall; installation of 500KVA transformer at Okereke Street, Mile 2, Diobu; and construction of public convenience – Benkesi Resources Ltd; Port Harcourt III: Construction of town hall at Bie Ama Community, Borokiri – Rojus Worldwide Services Ltd; Okrika: Construction of livestock market in Okrika Town – Burumo Ltd; Ogu/Bolo: Electrification of Ikpaoma Community – Beavs Consulting Ltd; and Ikwerre: Construction and furnishing of civic centre at Omademe Town – Construe Ltd.
Others are ONELGA II: Construction and furnishing of ultra-modern town hall in Ward 12 – PSC Stores Ltd; ONELGA I: Construction of town hall at Osiakpu – Ugada C. J. Ventures; Omumma: Construction and furnishing of civic centre at Ofeh – Scott Nigeria Ltd; Gokana: Construction of classroom blocks, assembly hall and ICT centre at Community Secondary School, Bua-Yeghe – Dren Logistics Ltd; Tai: Construction of town hall with ICT facilities at Buji Tai – Anbo Fabrication Nigeria Ltd; Khana I: Construction and furnishing of modern community town hall at Gwara – The Porters Partners Ltd; Oyigbo: Construction and furnishing of ultra-modern town hall with ICT facilities – Delapex Resources Ltd; Obio/Akpor I: Construction of classroom blocks for Community Secondary School, Eliozu – Beavers and Builders Ltd and Obio/Akpor II: Construction of town hall at Eneka Rumuonu – Alalad Enterprises and CS.
According to source, it could not independently verify the execution of any of the projects.
Rivers State was placed under emergency rule in March 2025 following a violent political crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
The emergency rule was lifted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on September 17, 2025, with the governor and lawmakers resuming official duties from September 18.
On January 8, 2026, impeachment proceedings were initiated against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
At least 26 lawmakers signed the notice of impeachment, which was read during plenary by Majority Leader Major Jack and presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule.
Although four lawmakers initially withdrew their support for the impeachment and called for dialogue, they later reversed their decision and insisted that the process must continue.
The Rivers State Government is yet to officially respond to the allegations.
