By our reporter 21.1.2026
The Rivers State House of Assembly members have been urged to account for how they spent N350m each for their constituency projects in the 2025 Calander year.
A group, the Niger Delta Progressive Youths Leadership Foundation (NDPYLF), made the charge Wednesday challenging each member to come forward and explain to people of Rivers State what they did with the money totaling N9.1 billion voted for them.
NDPYLF demanded that the lawmakers provide a detailed breakdown of projects executed or underway tied to the said funds and indicate the locations and current status of such projects.
The group made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Rivers State Chairman, Isaiah Johnson Obiechere on insisting that the information be made accessible to constituents and the general public, stressing that Rivers residents deserve clarity on how public funds allocated in their name were spent.
The advocacy group warned that failure to comply with the ultimatum would compel it to pursue lawful actions, including public protests, petitions to relevant anti-corruption agencies, and sustained advocacy to ensure accountability.
The statement reads in part, “NDPYLF is deeply concerned that despite the huge allocation meant to directly improve the lives of constituents across Rivers State, there is little to no visible evidence of projects executed in most constituencies.
“This situation raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and respect for the people who entrusted these lawmakers with representation.
“We therefore demand that within seven days, the affected lawmakers should clearly outline the amount received by each constituency, provide a breakdown of projects executed or ongoing, state the locations and current status of such projects, make this information available to their constituents and the general public.
“Failure to do so within the stipulated period will leave NDPYLF with no other option than to take lawful actions, including public protests, petitions to relevant anti-corruption agencies, and sustained advocacy to ensure that Rivers people get justice.
They stressed that constituency funds are public resources designated for grassroots development, not personal entitlements, insisting that Rivers people deserve accountability rather than silence.