2027: “I’ll Serve Only Four Years” — Fubara’s Brother Declares for Rivers Governorship
Brother of Rivers State Governor, Ambassador Blessing Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state under the Nigerian Democratic Congress, promising to serve only one term if elected.
The governorship hopeful made the declaration during a political gathering ahead of the party’s primary election.
He described himself as a competent and energetic candidate ready to restore peace, economic growth and political stability in Rivers State.
According to him, the state has suffered setbacks in recent years due to the prolonged political crisis, adding that Rivers people have lost opportunities, investments and pride.
“I am addressing you today on the occasion of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Nigerian Democratic Congress Party primary elections across states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
Fubara stated that Rivers State must return to its position as the “treasure base of the nation,” insisting that the people deserve better governance and prosperity.
He said, “We have lost opportunities. We have lost investments. We have lost our dignity as a people. We have lost our pride as Rivers people.”
The governorship aspirant also stressed the need to sustain the state’s zoning arrangement. He maintained that the Rivers South-East Senatorial District should complete its eight-year tenure in office.
“We have vowed to you to keep the peaceful existence of the political rotation of River States according to our founding fathers by our districts. The River Southeast Senatorial District must complete their 8-year tenure,” he said.
Fubara further pledged to spend only four years in office if elected governor, saying the move would preserve the existing rotation formula among the senatorial districts in the state.
“Therefore, I have vowed to do just a 4-year one-term tenure to bring the expected prosperity and development in River State,” he stated.
He warned that any attempt to disrupt the zoning arrangement could create political instability and set what he described as a dangerous precedent for the state.
The aspirant also claimed that political power should not be measured by financial strength alone, insisting that popular support remains the most important factor in any election.
“We might not challenge the financial capacity that they have, but we know that we have the people, so we are richer in capacity,” he said.
Fubara called on his supporters across the 23 local government areas of the state to mobilise massively for the party’s primary election.
In another remark, he appealed to his “elder brother” in the governorship race to step down and support what he described as a people-driven movement to reclaim Rivers State and restore peace.
