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Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s nomination forms for the 2027 Governorship election have been purchased by All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Rivers State.
This was announced on Friday by a delegation led by a member of the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, who said the decision was made by party stakeholders across the state in the interest of the Rivers people.
According to him, the decision shows confidence in the governor’s leadership and a desire for continuity, rather than any personal or financial motivation.
“This is not new. Even at the national level, stakeholders have, in the past, procured nomination forms for preferred candidates. It is a democratic tradition rooted in collective will. It is not about how deep your pocket is. It is about what the people feel. And the people of Rivers State have made their position clear: they want continuity,” a statement issued on Friday by the media office of Abiante said.
He went further to highlight ongoing infrastructure development, expanded access to previously isolated communities, and growing economic prospects, particularly in riverine areas, as evidence of the governor’s performance.
“In places like Andoni, access was a long-standing challenge. Within months, that narrative changed. Communities once cut off are now connected and positioned to contribute meaningfully to the blue economy,” he stated.
He also cited the rehabilitation of major public infrastructure, including the State Secretariat, alongside improvements in citizens’ welfare.
Aside from projects, the lawmaker emphasised Fubara’s leadership style, saying, “This is a leader who understands the pains of his people and responds with action,” describing the governor as humble and people-focused.
Abiante insisted that the governor had no role in instigating or influencing the purchase of the forms, adding that the forms are scheduled to be presented to the governor on Friday.
