He disclosed that he left about N300 billion in government accounts before emergency rule was declared, adding that official records were available to support his claims.
Fubara spoke on Wednesday during the commissioning of the 14.2-kilometre Obodhi–Ozochi Road linking Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas.
His remarks followed criticisms from the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, over the condition of public schools and the utilisation of funds left behind by the immediate past Sole Administrator, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd).
Amaewhule had stated during a plenary session that more than N600 billion was handed over to the state government after the emergency rule was lifted and criticised the poor condition of Township State School 1 along Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
Responding, Fubara affirmed that all state funds were being used responsibly, noting that his administration’s expenditure records were open and verifiable. “When we left during the emergency rule, our records were there. We left over N300 billion. When we came back, we met about N600 billion and something,” he said.
He assured residents that within six months, his government would present clear details of how public funds were being deployed, attributing some criticisms to his preference for completing projects before commissioning them.
On the Obodhi–Ozochi Road, the governor said the project was initiated by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2023 elections, later expanded by his administration, while he also urged political leaders to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 polls.
