
The Digest:
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid is approximately 70% complete within the state. The governor made this assertion during the inauguration of the Ogbakiri Road project in Emuoha Local Government Area, citing strong grassroots structures.
Key Points:
- Governor Fubara stated that 70% of the support for President Tinubu in Rivers is secured
- He attributed this to his own "organic support" and strong grassroots network
- The claim was made after a meeting with the APC National Working Committee
- Fubara was conferred with the chieftaincy title "Eze Omenh’oma" (Doer of Good)
- He emphasised the need for peace to enable development across Rivers State
- The governor highlighted completing the road project despite earlier funding challenges
- He assured that his political structures would transfer support to President Tinubu
Sources: Punch Newspapers, Vanguard