Fact Check: False Claim Circulates on Governor Sim Fubara Shutting Down NNPC, Oil Companies in Rivers State
In recent hours, a viral social media claim falsely reported that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara had ordered the shutdown of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and all oil companies operating within Rivers State. According to the claim, Governor Fubara allegedly declared that “no allocation for Rivers State, no oil for Nigeria,” and dared President Bola Tinubu and Minister Nyesom Wike to respond to his purported decision. The rumor also suggested that Nigeria’s oil production ranking plummeted instantly as a result.
However, after a thorough fact-check by Ejes Gist News, it has been confirmed that these reports are false. No reputable or verifiable news sources have published information supporting this claim. Additionally, there is no record on Governor Fubara’s official social media channels or public statements indicating any such action was taken against the NNPC or oil companies operating in Rivers State.
No Verified Sources Supporting Shutdown Claims
Upon investigating this viral news, Ejes Gist News found no credible sources confirming Governor Fubara’s alleged shutdown order. Major Nigerian media outlets and official government channels remain silent on this supposed development. Reliable news organizations have not issued reports or statements corroborating the claim, further casting doubt on its credibility.
Governor Fubara’s Social Media Accounts Show No Such Declaration
A review of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s official social media profiles, as well as statements from his administration, revealed no announcement or directive related to suspending oil operations in Rivers State. His recent posts and public engagements remain focused on development projects and administrative updates, with no reference to the viral claim circulating online.
Court Orders CBN to Halt Allocations to Rivers State, But No Action by Governor Fubara
While there has been recent news related to Rivers State’s federal allocations, it does not involve any action by Governor Fubara. A federal high court in Abuja recently ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt financial allocations to Rivers State temporarily.
This legal decision has sparked discussions regarding the state’s finances but is not connected to any actions against the oil industry or NNPC by the governor.
False News Rivers State Government.
The Rivers State Government led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara has also refuted the viral social media claim suggesting he has halted oil operations in Rivers State. On Wednesday, a federal high court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop disbursing financial allocations to the Rivers State government.
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Conclusion
The rumor that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has shut down oil operations in Rivers State due to federal allocation issues is entirely unfounded. No legitimate sources, statements, or actions by Governor Fubara confirm this claim. Ejes Gist News advises the public to verify information from credible news outlets before sharing potentially misleading content on social media.
Verdict: False
