Fubara Endorses Tinubu, Reunites with Wike Camp, Backs Kingsley Chinda for Rivers Governor
Fubara Endorses Tinubu, Reunites with Wike Camp, Backs Kingsley Chinda for Rivers Governor
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and signaled a political realignment by embracing the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a political gathering, Fubara said he had “gone back to our family,” a statement widely interpreted as confirming his reconciliation with Wike after months of political tensions that divided the Rivers State political landscape. The governor stressed the need for unity and cooperation in the interest of the state, saying reconciliation was more important than prolonged political disagreements.
As part of the renewed alliance, Fubara also threw his weight behind the reported emergence of Kingsley Chinda as the preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship in 2027. His endorsement is expected to reshape the state’s political calculations, given the influence both Fubara and Wike command within Rivers politics.
Political observers believe the development marks a significant shift in Rivers State, where the power struggle between the governor and his predecessor had dominated national political discourse for months. The latest reconciliation is expected to strengthen the pro-Tinubu political bloc in the state while reducing internal divisions ahead of future elections.
The endorsement has already generated widespread reactions across the political landscape, with supporters describing it as a move toward stability, while critics argue that it could redefine alliances and alter the balance of power in Rivers State as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
