Blessing Fubara Declares Candidacy for Rivers Governorship

Blessing Fubara, the Rivers State Democratic Congress candidate for the 2027 governorship election, declared in an interview that he has no political godfather, asserting that he relies solely on God. He contrasted his political perspective with that of his brother, Siminalayi Fubara, the current governor of Rivers State, and dismissed suggestions that he is merely a placeholder in his brother's political project.

Fubara expressed his commitment to focusing on the needs of Rivers State and emphasized the importance of having a clear vision for the state's future. His candidacy announcement comes amid significant political turmoil in Rivers State, characterized by a long-standing feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

This political landscape includes attempts at impeachment and legal battles involving parallel legislative factions. Blessing Fubara recently withdrew from the APC governorship primaries before announcing his candidacy with the Rivers State Democratic Congress.