Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he is fully committed to the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Fubara made the declaration on Thursday, November 12, during the inauguration of members of the Rivers APC Campaign Council and Rainbow Coalition by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Addressing members of the newly inaugurated council, the governor urged them to demonstrate genuine commitment to the political project, warning against publicly professing loyalty while secretly working against the coalition.
He said his decision to support the APC was settled and that anyone who disagreed with his position should openly choose a different political path.
“Don’t say you’re openly with me, and behind you’re doing a different thing. I’m here, and I say it boldly anywhere, any day, in private and in secret. I have taken this position, and anybody who says he is not with me, gently go your way.”
Fubara also called on members to put previous political disagreements aside, noting that the campaign council had brought together stakeholders from different political backgrounds, including individuals who were once in opposition.
He said the broader composition of the council could strengthen the coalition’s electoral prospects if members worked towards a common goal.
Reflecting on the 2023 elections, the governor said a similar political arrangement had helped secure victories for him and President Bola Tinubu.
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He expressed confidence that the new structure could deliver a higher number of votes in 2027.
“If we take it as a serious responsibility, a serious task that must be achieved, we will come out decisive, with a stronger vote that is more than what we did in 2023.”
On his projection that Rivers State could deliver three million votes for Tinubu, Fubara maintained that the target was achievable with commitment and an effective campaign strategy.
“Nothing is impossible. If we take it as a serious task, we will come out with a stronger vote than what we did in 2023
“I’m very sure with the current strategy we will come out better.
“For those who didn’t make it to the campaign council list, he urges them not to be deterred but rather work for the greater good of the coalition”.
The governor congratulated those appointed to the council and assured political stakeholders who were not included in the initial list that more committees would be established, leaving room for an expansion of the structure.
Earlier, Wike said the campaign would not rely on conventional rallies and ceremonial activities.
Instead, members would be expected to engage residents directly in communities, markets, family gatherings and other informal settings to persuade them to support Tinubu’s re-election.
The FCT minister also described the three million vote target as achievable, provided members were prepared to work hard.
He urged the campaign team to remain focused and committed, while avoiding distractions and political theatrics from opposition parties.