Wike’s Kinsmen Endorse Fubara for Second Term

Kinsmen of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike publicly endorsed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during the 2025 Eneka Day Celebration at State Primary School One in Eneka, an event that emphasized unity as a catalyst for progress. Community leaders, traditional rulers and residents from the eleven communities that make up the Eneka clan in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area attended.

During the ceremony, Wike’s kinsmen reaffirmed their support for Governor Fubara, noting that he is now the sole occupant of the state’s top office since Wike is no longer governor. Lawson Chukwu, chairman of the Community Development Committee of Eneka, expressed the clan’s unwavering loyalty and praised the administration’s development efforts in the area. He appealed to Fubara to prioritize the construction of internal roads within the community and requested the upgrade of the Eneka traditional stool from second‑class to first‑class status.

Senator John Azuta‑Mbata, political leader of the Eneka Clan and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, reiterated the people’s recognition of Fubara as the legitimate governor of Rivers State. Mbata pledged the clan’s continued friendship and support, describing the relationship as firm and unbroken.

In response, Governor Fubara thanked the Eneka people for their endorsement and the display of unity. He assured the community that his administration would focus on restoring their deteriorated internal roads, which were damaged by heavy‑duty trucks during flyover construction. Fubara also directed the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs to begin the process of upgrading the Eneka traditional stool. He emphasized that a peaceful, united community enables meaningful development without internal conflict.

The endorsement and show of support from Wike’s kinsmen underscore the importance of unity in promoting progress and development in the region. As the 2027 general elections approach, the Eneka clan’s public backing of Governor Fubara is likely to influence the state’s political landscape.