Fubara to Tinubu: You stood with us in troublesome occasions; we’ll stand with you

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured President Bola Tinubu of the state’s agency backing for his 2027 re-election bid, saying the individuals will reciprocate the help the President gave throughout their most troublesome interval.  

Fubara made the pledge on Saturday, 7 November 2026, whereas welcoming Tinubu to Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South presidential marketing campaign rally in Port Harcourt. In an announcement posted on his X platform and remarks on the occasion, the governor expressed gratitude for Tinubu’s intervention within the state’s extended political disaster.

“Rivers State has not forgotten your support in our most challenging moments. As you stood with us, we are ready to stand firmly with you as you seek a renewed mandate in 2027,” Fubara mentioned. He added: “Rivers State is with you, Mr President!”

Speaking on the rally, Fubara described Tinubu’s function as that of a father and true statesman. He mentioned that when the state was at a crossroads amid intense political uncertainty, the President didn’t look away however reached out, known as for peace and concord, intervened immediately and made private sacrifices so the administration may proceed delivering democratic dividends.

“As you have stood for us, we will stand for you. As you have supported Rivers State, Rivers State will support you equally,” the governor declared. He additionally pledged that the state would ship not less than three million votes for Tinubu within the 2027 presidential election below the Rainbow Coalition involving APC and PDP figures.

Fubara affirmed that political divisions in Rivers had been over and that leaders had been now talking with one voice in help of the President. He mentioned his administration and the individuals of the state remained dedicated to constructing a peaceable, stronger and extra affluent Nigeria.

In response, Tinubu praised Fubara for his maturity, understanding and respect for the knowledge of elders throughout the reconciliation course of. “Fubara, you will not regret what you have done as long as all of us are alive,” the President mentioned, describing the governor as a dedicated democrat who maintained peace.

The change happened in opposition to the background of earlier tensions in Rivers State, together with a state of emergency declared by Tinubu in 2025 that was later lifted, adopted by additional reconciliation efforts involving Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.

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