The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has said he does not have a political godfather. He stated that his only backing comes from God.
Fubara spoke during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night. He mentioned that he has different political views compared to his brother, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He also rejected claims that his ambition is just an extension of his brother’s political plans or that he is a placeholder. He said, “I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father. You would also agree with me that if my ambition is determined by the grounds you are mentioning, it would mean I have no clear vision or focus for what I am working toward.”
He added, “My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party. We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives.”
Fubara pointed out, “It’s a trying moment for us in Rivers State and there are all sorts of narratives. They come with different narratives and try to set up a perspective for the people to run with but we are focused with our eyes on the ball that the sole of Rivers State must be rescued.”
PUNCH Online reports that Fubara Snr officially joined the 2027 governorship race in May 2026 after picking up the NDC’s expression of interest and nomination forms.
His entry comes during a time of heavy political unrest in Rivers State. This unrest particularly involves the long-running feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his former mentor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The conflict has included impeachment attempts, parallel legislative factions, and legal disputes.
Recently, Governor Fubara withdrew from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries. Blessing Fubara announced his candidacy just days after.
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