George Nwaeke Accuses Governor Fubara Of Misappropriating Rivers State Funds

Former Head of Service Blasts Governor for Alleged Financial Mismanagement

George Nwaeke, the former Head of Service for Rivers State, has stepped forward with some pretty explosive accusations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a dramatic turn of events, Nwaeke claims that the governor allegedly misused state funds on an unprecedented scale during his short time in office. This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill accusation; we’re talking about allegations that could rock the foundation of governance in Rivers State.

At a press conference held in Abuja last Friday, Nwaeke minced no words as he described the alleged financial misconduct as nothing short of "mind-boggling." He made it clear that he’s not just throwing accusations around—he plans to back them up with evidence when the time is right. "I can’t share all the evidence with the media right now because some of it is sensitive," Nwaeke said. "But I will present everything to the appropriate authorities when necessary."

Here’s the kicker: Nwaeke claims the misappropriation of public funds and assets over the past two years has reached levels never seen before. And get this—he says it happened during a period when the state was actually receiving some of the highest allocations. How’s that for irony?

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Fire in the House: Another Shocking Allegation

Nwaeke’s accusations don’t stop there. He also alleged that Governor Fubara ordered his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, to torch the Rivers State House of Assembly building. That’s right—set it ablaze. According to Nwaeke, he was present during what he described as a chilling moment when a bag of money was handed over to Ehie for this alleged operation. "I was there at Government House when the bag of money changed hands," Nwaeke recounted. "Though, to be honest, I don’t know exactly how much was inside."

This new twist adds another layer of intrigue to the already-complicated relationship between Nwaeke and Governor Fubara. It’s like a political drama unfolding in real-time, except this one could have serious consequences for the people of Rivers State.

Governor Fubara Fires Back: Denies Claims, Calls Nwaeke Compromised

Not surprisingly, Governor Fubara isn’t taking these accusations lying down. He has dismissed Nwaeke’s claims as false, suggesting that the former Head of Service has been "compromised" and is being "coerced" into making these statements. "I categorically deny these allegations," Fubara said. "George Nwaeke is being manipulated and pressured into saying things that simply aren’t true."

This back-and-forth between the two is shaping up to be a major political showdown. As the story continues to unfold, it’s clear that the people of Rivers State are watching closely, hoping for transparency and accountability from their leaders. Only time will tell whether Nwaeke’s claims hold water or if they’ll be dismissed as baseless allegations.

Naija News will continue to monitor the situation and bring you updates as they develop. Stay tuned because this story is far from over.