Victor Edozie
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, that he would not regret his recent political decisions and support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and rainbow coalition family ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking during the South South flag off of the presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, President Tinubu stated that during the heat of the political crisis in the state, he intervened for the governor, commending him for the maturity and respect for elders decision.
President Tinubu also tackled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and those talking hunger in the country, saying he is cleaning the mess the created.
He said: “Those people talking of hunger, I am cleaning the mess they created. Atiku was one of them. Ask him how he built a university while in office as Vice President in charge of our economy. Who built the University for him? It is your money!”
On the political crisis in Rivers State, Tinubu said:
“Fubara, you will not regret what you have done.
“During the crisis created by misunderstanding in the family, for me, I intervened on your behalf, I want to thank you specifically for maturity, respect for elders, you respect our positions, you are a committed democrat, you will not regret your actions.” Tinubu told Fubara
The remark followed Fubara’s public declaration of support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, during which the governor pledged that Rivers State would deliver three million votes for the President in the 2027 election.
The rally attracted APC leaders, governors, political stakeholders and supporters to Port Harcourt as the party continued its campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general election.
The event was held at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
In the meantime Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his roles in restoring peace to the governance in the state, saying the president acted as a true statement during the political crisis.
Speaking during the flag off of the South South campaigns of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the re-election of President Tinubu in Port Harcourt , Fubara stated that Tinubu’s intervention helped to sustain his government.
He said with the interest, advised and conciliatory roles played by the president, the government in the state has remained focus to deliver on its promises to the people.
He also lauded the President for appointing sons and daughters of the region to position of authority in his government.
He promised to deliver three million votes in Rivers State for the president come January 2027, saying the APC and PDP are working together under rainbow coalition in the state for the President’s victory.
