Blessing Fubara, brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), promising to serve only one term if elected.
Speaking ahead of the party’s primary election, Fubara described himself as a “ready, competent and energetic” candidate committed to restoring peace, stability and economic prosperity in the state.
According to him, Rivers State has suffered political and economic setbacks in recent years.
“We have lost opportunities. We have lost investments. We have lost our dignity as a people. We have lost our pride as Rivers people,” he said.
Fubara stated that the state was currently facing serious challenges and called for unity across political and ethnic divides to rebuild Rivers State.
“Today, we see a Rivers State that is distressed. Today, we see a Rivers State that is shortchanged. Today, we see a Rivers State that seems almost like a conquered state. No, we are not a conquered people,” he stated.
The governorship aspirant also pledged to sustain the state’s zoning arrangement, insisting that the Rivers South-East Senatorial District should complete its eight-year tenure in office.
“We have vowed to keep the peaceful political rotation of Rivers State in line with the vision of our founding fathers and the interests of our districts,” he said.
Fubara further promised to serve only one four-year term if elected governor.
“I have vowed to do just a four-year one-term tenure to bring the expected prosperity and development to Rivers State,” he added.
