Governor Siminalayi Fubara Endorses President Tinubu For 2027 Reelection During Southern Monarchs Assembly

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara endorses President Tinubu’s 2027 bid, citing the need for continuity in infrastructure and economic reforms.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Leadership

A Strategic Alliance In Port Harcourt

The political landscape of the Niger Delta saw a significant shift as Governor Siminalayi Fubara publicly aligned himself with the reelection ambitions of President Bola Tinubu. During the opening of a high level regional summit, the governor asserted that the nation’s governance is currently in capable hands. He maintained that an additional term for the incumbent would provide the necessary stability to consolidate recent developmental milestones, framing the endorsement as a commitment to national progress over partisan friction.

The Logic Of Administrative Continuity

Fubara utilized a sporting metaphor to justify his stance, arguing that it is counterproductive to change the goalpost while a game is still in progress. He emphasized that the current administration has initiated vital structural changes that require more than a single term to reach full maturity. According to the governor, the federal government’s focus on large scale infrastructure, specifically highlighting coastal road projects, serves as evidence that the administration is successfully addressing long standing regional and national deficits.

Monarchs Convene For Southern Unity

The declaration took place before a diverse assembly of traditional rulers representing seventeen states across Southern Nigeria. This gathering, chaired by the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, served as a platform for discussing regional security and economic integration. The Ooni noted that the council reflects a vast cultural spectrum, encompassing over 400 dialects, yet remains united in its pursuit of peace. The Port Harcourt session represents the fourth such meeting, following similar institutional dialogues held in Lagos, Ogun, and Imo states.