President Bola Tinubu praised Rivers State Governor Simi Fubara on Saturday for helping to end a political crisis in the state, saying the governor “will not regret” his actions. Tinubu made the remarks during a campaign rally held in Rivers State, where he also urged residents to support his bid for a second presidential term in the 2027 election.
According to the president, the crisis involved a dispute with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. Tinubu commended Fubara for showing “maturity, understanding and respect for the wisdom of elders” and for maintaining peace after the federal government intervened on his behalf.
“When we intervened, you respected our position, you maintained peace, you are a committed democrat,” Tinubu said, adding that Fubara’s conduct would be remembered positively as long as “all of us are alive.” The president’s comments highlighted the governor’s role in defusing tensions that had threatened stability in the oil‑rich southeastern state.
In his address, Tinubu also appealed directly to the youth of Rivers State, emphasizing education, welfare and skills development as priorities for his administration. “You believe in me, you believe that I care for you, particularly all of you the youths, your education, your welfare, your skill is extremely important to me and Nigeria,” he told the crowd.
Concluding his speech, Tinubu claimed that Nigeria had entered a “golden age” and that prosperity was now within reach. He called on voters to back his re‑election campaign, positioning his second term as a continuation of the progress he says the country is already experiencing.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
