Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior, elder brother to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has officially declared his ambition to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), promising to serve only one term if elected.
The governorship hopeful made the declaration ahead of the party’s primary election, presenting himself as a candidate determined to restore stability, economic growth, and political balance in Rivers State.
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According to him, the state has suffered setbacks in recent times, including the loss of investments, opportunities, and public confidence due to prolonged political tensions.
Speaking during his declaration, Blessing Fubara said Rivers people were tired of division and political uncertainty, stressing that the state needed a new direction built on peace, unity, and development.
He described himself as prepared and experienced enough to lead the state through what he called a “restoration process.”
The aspirant also pledged to spend only one term in office if elected governor. Political observers believe the promise may be connected to ongoing conversations around zoning and power rotation in Rivers politics, especially within the Rivers South-East Senatorial District.
His declaration has already sparked reactions across the state because of his relationship with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
However, Blessing Fubara dismissed claims that he is acting as a political placeholder for the governor. He insisted that both men have different political ideologies, visions, and ambitions despite being family.
In an earlier interview monitored in Port Harcourt, the governorship aspirant stated that his ambition had been in the works long before recent political developments involving the governor. He said consultations with stakeholders and supporters across Rivers State encouraged him to formally join the race.
Blessing Fubara further argued that Rivers politics has focused too much on personalities instead of policies, a trend he blamed for recurring crises in the state.
He called on residents to support what he described as a movement to “restore the soul of Rivers State” and rebuild public trust in governance.