2027: Fubara Endorses Tinubu’s Re-election Bid, Advocates Southern Solidarity, Unity
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PORT HARCOURT — RIVERS State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, stressing the importance of continuity in governance and national unity.
He made the call on Thursday while declaring open a meeting of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, where he also highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among leaders in the southern region.
The position was made known in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi.
Fubara described President Tinubu as a dedicated and patriotic leader, adding that his administration has shown a firm commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
According to him, a renewed mandate would enable the consolidation of key reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that policies implemented over the past three years have laid a credible groundwork for further national advancement.
Fubara also used the platform to advocate stronger solidarity among states in Southern Nigeria, urging traditional rulers and stakeholders to work collectively in advancing regional and national interests.
He maintained that unity within the southern bloc would not only strengthen political cooperation but also contribute to stability and balanced development across the country.
The governor expressed confidence that with sustained support, the Tinubu administration would deliver more impactful results if given another mandate in 2027.
“We are all witnesses to the transformation of our battered economy and the ongoing infrastructural revolution, including the remarkable coastal road project in the southern and other parts of the country in just three years.
“Although challenges remain in certain regions, we all trust in Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and dedication to safeguarding our nation, transforming the economy and delivering equitable development to all regions.
“In football, the saying goes that no coach changes a winning team. Therefore, Nigerians have no choice but to support President Tinubu at this crucial time and work together to re-elect him in 2027 to continue implementing his bold, daring and ambitious vision for the inclusive and sustainable development of our nation,” he said.
Welcoming the royal fathers to the meeting, Governor Fubara said their presence in Port Harcourt is a testament to the fact that Rivers State is very peaceful and ready to host high profile visits, meetings and events as well as a confirmation of the unity of the people of Southern Nigeria.
“Although we are ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse to some extent, the beauty lies in the fact that we are all committed to being part and parcel or an ever- indivisible Nigeria, despite our differences.
As a region, we have a duty to build our future together and promote the collective interests of our people for a better life which we can achieve more rapidly through collaboration with the Federal Government.
“Similarly, southern cooperation and solidarity will offer a clearer and more practical pathway for sharing knowledge and ideas, working together to realise the common goals and aspirations of our people for sustainable peace, security, and development,” he said.
Governor Fubara, who acknowledged the strategic position of the traditional rulers in Nigeria, stated that by being the closest to the grassroots, they serve as a link between the people and the government, wielding capacities and influence that extend beyond their ceremonial roles.
He commended their commitment to peace and progress of southern Nigeria and urged them to stay vigilant and focused on pursuing their cultural, economic and political goals for the region and its people.
Fubara further charged the traditional rulers to dwell on productive discussions that will foster peace, security and progress in Southern Nigeria and the country at large.
The meeting which had in attendance traditional rulers from the South -South, South-East and South-West zones of Nigeria, was billed to discuss the roles of traditional institutions in promoting unity peace, cohesion and development across Southern Nigeria.
Among the royal fathers present at the meeting were the Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife; the Co- Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, Obi Obinugwu; Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Eze Oha Apara IV and Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, amongst others.
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