Rivers State governorship candidate Blessing Fubara of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says his political ambition is not backed or controlled by any “godfather,” arguing that his only support is God. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara dismisses claims that his bid is tied to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his brother, and also rejects the idea that he is a continuation of his brother’s political project. He says he and Governor Fubara have different perspectives and political ideologies, pointing to the wider political developments involving their party and the separation in viewpoints.
Fubara frames his candidacy as a mission to “rescue” Rivers State from political instability and economic decline, and says the campaign is focused on delivering governance rather than serving an external sponsor. The declarations come against a backdrop of ongoing political turmoil in Rivers, described across reports as involving disputes between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike, alongside impeachment moves, parallel legislative factions, and related legal battles.
