During a segment on Arise News on January 10, 2026, Oshoma revealed that he initially believed the allegations of the governor misusing public funds without legislative approval until he heard the Assembly's own clarifications.
"I thought Fubara had gone beyond his budget until I listened to the spokesperson for the House of Assembly," he remarked.
Oshoma highlighted that the Assembly later admitted that a legitimate budget was in place during the contested period, approved while the state was under emergency rule.
However, the lawmakers argued that the budget did not fit the governor's policy objectives, leading them to request a new budget.
He contested the legal and constitutional basis of that request, asserting that an approved budget disproves any assertions of reckless or illegal spending.
"The critical issue is whether a governor can fully utilize an existing, properly approved budget," he argued, suggesting that legislators shouldn't be able to impose their priorities on the executive under the pretext of oversight.
Additionally, he indicated that the budget dispute may be more about political strategy than constitutional breaches, implying that the demand for a new budget could be driven by individuals promoting their own interests.
Oshoma's remarks come amidst renewed attempts to impeach Governor Fubara, with the Assembly accusing him of serious misconduct.
He warned that such allegations need careful scrutiny to avoid the manipulation of constitutional processes for political ends.
His observations reflect growing concerns among legal experts that the ongoing situation in Rivers is being framed as a constitutional issue, while it may actually be rooted in political power struggles within the state.
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