Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has made a dramatic political move that is already sending shockwaves through the state’s political landscape. In a surprise declaration, the governor announced his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kingsley “OK” Chinda, while also endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.
Fubara further revealed that he has officially joined the Rainbow Coalition, a political alliance led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, signaling what many observers see as a significant realignment ahead of future elections.
The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during the groundbreaking and foundation-laying ceremony of the Rivien Medical Industry project held in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Speaking before supporters and dignitaries at the event, Fubara openly declared his political choices and urged his loyalists to follow his lead by embracing the Rainbow Coalition.
“I am supporting President Tinubu for the Presidency and OK Chinda to be the next Governor of Rivers State,” the governor said.
He went further to confirm his return to Wike’s political structure, saying, “I am part of the Rainbow Coalition, and I’m back to my political family.”
The announcement marks a significant turning point in Rivers politics, especially considering the prolonged political tensions that had previously strained the relationship between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. His endorsement of both President Tinubu and the APC governorship candidate is expected to reshape political calculations across the state ahead of future electoral contests.
Political analysts believe the governor’s decision could influence voting patterns and strengthen the Rainbow Coalition’s position in Rivers State, while supporters and critics continue to debate the implications of his latest political alignment.
With Fubara now publicly declaring his support for Tinubu, Kingsley Chinda and Wike’s coalition, attention is expected to shift to how opposition parties and other political stakeholders will respond in the coming weeks.
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