Rivers 2027: Blessing Fubara, Brother of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Declares Governorship Bid Under NDC, Vows to Serve Only One Term
Blessing Fubara, elder brother of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has officially declared his intention to contest the Rivers State governorship election on the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to serve only a single four‑year term if elected.
Speaking ahead of the NDC’s primary election activities, Fubara described himself as a “ready, competent and energetic” candidate committed to restoring peace, political stability, and economic prosperity in the oil‑rich state. He said Rivers has suffered setbacks in recent years, citing loss of investments, opportunities, dignity, and the pride of the people.
According to him, the current political and economic condition of the state falls short of its potential, and he called for what he described as a collective “uprising” across political, ethnic and local government boundaries to reclaim Rivers’ lost glory and reposition it as a leading centre of growth and development.
Fubara also emphasised his commitment to the principle of zoning and rotational leadership, stressing that the Rivers South‑East Senatorial District should complete its expected eight‑year tenure. He argued that altering the established political rotation formula would set a “wrong and dangerous precedent” in state politics.
One of the most striking aspects of his declaration was the one‑term pledge. Fubara said he would only serve for four years, a pledge he framed as necessary to uphold political fairness and ensure continuity of leadership distribution among the state’s senatorial districts.
Addressing concerns over campaign financing, Fubara acknowledged that some opponents might have greater financial resources but insisted that popular support remains his greatest strength. He urged supporters across all 23 local government areas to mobilise ahead of the NDC primaries, saying he is “richer in capacity” because of the people’s backing.
In a strategic appeal, he also called on what he termed his “elder brother” in the race to consider stepping down in support of the people’s movement aimed at restoring the state’s progress.
Fubara’s entry into the race adds a notable twist to Rivers’ political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, especially given his relationship to the incumbent governor and ongoing debates over party alignment, zoning, and political leadership in the state.
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