Olushola Omogbehin
A group of elders and political leaders from Rivers State have officially acquired the expression of interest and nomination forms under the All Progressives Congress, APC for Governor Siminalayi Fubara thereby entering him into 2027 gubernatorial race.
Headed by Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, the delegation, who represents the Andoni/Opobo-Nkoro Federal Constituency, purchased the form on behalf of the Governor.
Addressing the press thereafter, Abiante described the action as a “compulsion” from the populace rather than a solicitation from the Governor himself.
Referring to it as a “people-funded” mandate, he noted that the initiative was a grassroots endeavoUr, financed by contributions from everyday citizens throughout the state.
“He didn’t send us here, it is only after this that he may even become aware that we have acquired the forms. We are compelling him. He cannot escape from his people.”
The group said their decision is in line with established political customs, similar to when the Governance Advisory Council of Lagos obtained forms for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
They highlighted Fubara’s achievements in infrastructure and economic development as the main reasons for their endorsement.
On the Governor’s position within the APC and the wider political context of Rivers State, Abiante said that Fubara enjoys a “strong” support base despite outside opinions.
