Indications have emerged that the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara will seek a second term in office, despite reported political headwinds linked to his estranged ally and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The governor’s re-election ambition received a significant boost on Thursday as stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, alongside other political actors, purchased and donated his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms.

The move was announced by a delegation led by Awaji-Inombek Abiante, who represents Andoni/Opobo-Nkoro Federal Constituency. He described the gesture as a collective decision by elders and political leaders across the state, driven by what they termed the overriding interest of the people.

“This is not new. Even at the national level, stakeholders have procured nomination forms for candidates. It is part of our democratic culture,” he said.

“It is not about how deep your pocket is; it is about what the people feel. The people of Rivers State have made their position clear—they want continuity,” he added.

“In places like Andoni, access used to be a major challenge. Within months, that has changed. Communities that were once cut off are now connected and contributing to the blue economy.”,

“He did not send us. This is the voice of the people speaking through their leaders,” he said.