2027: Fubara backs Tinubu for second term

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigeria is on a stable trajectory under his leadership and calling for sustained support to ensure continuity of ongoing reforms.

He made the remarks while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, which brought together traditional rulers from all 17 southern states to deliberate on unity, security, and economic development.

According to him, despite prevailing economic and governance challenges, the present administration has recorded notable achievements in areas such as economic recovery and infrastructure expansion, including key coastal road projects.

He stressed that consistency in governance is essential for progress, cautioning that abrupt policy changes could undermine ongoing gains, noting that “it is not ideal to change the goalpost in the middle of the game.”

Fubara also urged political, traditional, and community leaders across the South to strengthen collaboration in pursuit of shared developmental objectives, insisting that unity remains a critical factor for sustainable peace and growth.

He further described the hosting of the monarchs in Rivers State as evidence of the state’s stability and readiness for major national engagements.

Speaking at the event, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, who presides over the council, said the gathering was designed to foster stronger bonds among southern communities and promote peaceful coexistence.

The monarch observed that the region’s rich cultural diversity, with hundreds of dialects spoken across its states, reflects unity in diversity.

He explained that the forum serves as a platform for traditional rulers to engage on common values and issues affecting their communities, while also exploring ways to support government efforts in addressing security and economic challenges.

According to him, although participation is voluntary, the engagement is crucial for strengthening both regional and national development.

The meeting drew prominent royal fathers from the South-South, South-East, and South-West geopolitical zones.