Blessing Fubara, younger brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has officially declared his intention to run for governor under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking ahead of the party’s governorship primary, Blessing Fubara described himself as a capable and energetic leader prepared to restore peace, economic growth, and stability in Rivers State.
He lamented the political and economic challenges facing the state, saying Rivers people had lost major opportunities, investments, and their sense of pride in recent years. According to him, the state is currently in a difficult condition that requires urgent rebuilding and unity among all political and ethnic groups.
Fubara stressed that Rivers people should not allow themselves to be treated as a conquered people, insisting that the state deserves better leadership and governance.
The governorship aspirant also reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the state’s zoning arrangement. He maintained that the Rivers South-East Senatorial District should be allowed to complete its constitutionally accepted eight-year leadership tenure.
In a major promise to voters, Blessing Fubara pledged to serve only one four-year term if elected governor, saying his mission is to deliver prosperity, development, and lasting peace within that period.
He further argued that elections should not be determined by financial strength alone, claiming that popular support remains his greatest advantage. He urged supporters across the 23 local government areas of the state to mobilise massively for the NDC during the upcoming primary election.
Fubara also appealed to another aspirant in the race, whom he referred to as his “elder brother,” to step down in support of what he described as a people-driven movement aimed at protecting the state’s political balance and stability.