Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s re-election bid late Thursday night received a boost as stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside other political leaders in the state, have purchased and donated his nomination form for the 2027 elections.
A delegation led by a member of the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, disclosed that elders and leaders across Rivers state made the decision in what they described as the “overriding interest” of the people.
He said, “This is not new. Even at the national level, stakeholders have, in the past, procured nomination forms for preferred candidates. It is a democratic tradition rooted in collective will.
“It is not about how deep your pocket is. It is about what the people feel. And the people of Rivers state have made their position clear; they want continuity.”
He said Fubara has performed creditably, citing what he described as visible progress in infrastructure, improved access to previously neglected communities, and renewed economic opportunities.
“In places like Andoni, access was a long-standing challenge. Within months, that narrative changed. Communities once cut off are now connected and positioned to contribute meaningfully to the blue economy,” he added.