Governor Fubara’s Younger Brother Declares Interest in Rivers Governorship Under NDC
Fresh political tension may be brewing in Rivers State following reports that the younger brother of Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared interest in contesting the state governorship election under the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to sources familiar with the development, the announcement has already sparked conversations within political circles across Rivers State, with many observers linking the move to the ongoing political rivalry between Governor Fubara and former Rivers State governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Although official details surrounding the declaration remain limited, supporters of the governorship hopeful reportedly described him as a grassroots politician who intends to offer a new political direction for the state ahead of the next election cycle.
The development comes amid the lingering political crisis that has continued to shape Rivers politics in recent months, especially following the breakdown of relations between Governor Fubara and Wike.
Political analysts believe the emergence of another member of the Fubara family in the governorship race could further intensify political alignments and rivalries within the state.
Meanwhile, reactions have continued to trail the announcement on social media, with some residents expressing surprise over the development while others questioned whether the declaration could deepen existing tensions in Rivers politics.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Governor Fubara nor close associates of the former governor had issued an official statement regarding the governorship ambition.
Observers say the coming months may reveal whether the declaration represents a personal political ambition or a broader strategy connected to the ongoing power struggle in Rivers State politics.
