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Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pulled a plug on his involvement in the 2027 race, ending speculations, permutations and projections about his chances in the election.
The governor, who survived different impeachment plots, was unable to fight his way through seeking reelection in 2027.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Fubara announced that he would not participate in the primaries like his other counterparts.
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The governor, who fell out with Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), shortly after he took over from Wike, who governed from 2015 to 2023, said he did not withdraw from the election out of weakness, fear, or surrender, but out of conviction and sacrifice so that Rivers State may move forward.
Describing the decision to withdraw as difficult but necessary, he thanked his supporters for standing by him.
“There comes a time when personal ambition must yield to the greater good of the people. Rivers State is bigger than any individual, and at this critical moment, the peace, stability, and unity of our dear state must take precedence over every personal interest.”
“To my supporters who stood firmly with me throughout this journey who gave their time, resources, prayers, and unwavering hope, I offer my deepest gratitude. I understand the disappointment, the anger, and the pain many of you may feel. Much has indeed been invested and much sacrificed along the way. But please know that your loyalty and trust were never in vain. My silence over this period was deliberate and strategic, guided always by the higher interest of our state and our people.
“As our elders say, not everything a hunter sees in the forest is spoken of in the marketplace. Some truths are best borne quietly, not out of fear, but out of wisdom and restraint for the sake of peace and a greater purpose. It is enough to say that I have faced immense pressures and difficult choices, but my love for Rivers State remains greater than anything else.”
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