Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared that the era of political warfare in the state is over, calling for peace, unity and development during an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
Speaking to a large crowd, Fubara said, “The time of war is over; it’s time for peace. We cannot continue to fight and expect the state to move forward.” He added that the past conflicts had only caused pain and division, with ordinary residents bearing the brunt while leaders fought among themselves.
Fubara framed the rally as evidence that Rivers has turned a new page, noting that “leaders who were not talking before are now standing together on one stage.” He pledged the state’s support for President Bola Tinubu, promising “three million votes in the forthcoming 2027 general election” and stating that the state “has decided and there is no going back.”
“Rivers will give you three million votes. We will stand by you. We will work for you. We will deliver for you,” the governor said, urging supporters to return to their wards and units to mobilise the promised votes. He emphasised that the state’s unity would only come through forgiveness and collective effort.
Fubara concluded that the people of Rivers “know how to keep their word” and that the state’s commitment to Tinubu would be reflected in the 2027 election, signalling a shift from internal division to a unified political front.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
