Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has expressed his commitment to garnering support for President Bola Tinubu, stating that he will collaborate with various groups to ensure the president’s victory in the 2027 elections. Fubara made this declaration during the commissioning of the Egbeda-Omerelu link road on Thursday, emphasizing his administration’s position on supporting the president.
The governor’s statement comes after his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with some state legislators. Fubara had cited the PDP’s alleged abandonment during his political crisis as the reason for his move to the APC. This development has significant implications for the political landscape in Rivers State and potentially at the national level.
According to Fubara, his administration’s primary objective is to ensure that all stakeholders support President Tinubu. He reiterated his willingness to work with diverse groups to achieve this goal, stating, “Our position is to ensure that everyone supports Mr President. We will support every other group to ensure that we deliver for Mr President come 2027.” This statement suggests that Fubara is committed to building a broad coalition to support the president’s re-election bid.
The 2027 elections are expected to be a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political history, and Governor Fubara’s declaration of support for President Tinubu may influence the electoral landscape in Rivers State and beyond. As the country prepares for these elections, the actions of key political figures like Fubara will be closely watched. The governor’s decision to defect to the APC and his subsequent pledge to support President Tinubu may have far-reaching consequences for the political dynamics in Nigeria.
