Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, citing the need to sustain ongoing reforms and national development efforts.
Fubara made the call on Thursday while declaring open a meeting of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt. He described Tinubu as a “dedicated and highly patriotic” leader whose administration, he said, has laid a strong foundation for economic recovery and infrastructure development.
According to the governor, the President’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” has begun to yield results, particularly in revitalising the economy and advancing key infrastructure projects across the country.
“We are all witnesses to the transformation of our battered economy and the ongoing infrastructural revolution,” Fubara said, adding that continuity in leadership would help consolidate these gains.
Drawing a parallel with football, he noted that “no coach changes a winning team,” urging Nigerians to rally behind Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections to ensure sustained progress.
Fubara also emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration among southern states, stressing that stronger regional cooperation would accelerate development and improve living standards.
“Despite our ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity, we remain committed to a united Nigeria. Southern cooperation and solidarity provide a practical pathway for achieving our shared goals of peace, security, and development,” he said.
The governor highlighted the critical role of traditional rulers in fostering peace and bridging the gap between government and grassroots communities. He commended their contributions to stability in the region and urged them to remain focused on promoting unity and progress.
The meeting brought together traditional rulers from Nigeria’s South-South, South-East, and South-West regions to deliberate on strategies for strengthening peace, cohesion, and development.
Among those in attendance were the Chairman of the Council, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Co-Chairman, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya; Oba Rashidi Ladoja; and the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo.
The gathering focused on the role of traditional institutions in strengthening unity, enhancing security, and promoting sustainable development across Southern Nigeria.
