‘I Have No Political Godfather, Only God,’ Says Rivers Governorship Aspirant Blessing Fubara

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has declared that his political ambition is not backed by any godfather, insisting that his only source of support is God.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Friday night, Fubara dismissed claims that his 2027 governorship bid is an extension of the political influence of his elder brother, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

According to him, he and the governor hold differing political ideologies and should not be viewed as operating under the same agenda.

“I don’t have a godfather, but I have God the Father,” Fubara stated.

“You would also agree with me that if my ambition is determined by the grounds you are mentioning, it would mean I have no clear vision or focus for what I am working toward.”

Addressing concerns that he could serve as a placeholder or proxy candidate, the NDC flagbearer maintained that his aspiration is driven by a personal commitment to the future of Rivers State.

“My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party. We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives,” he said.

Describing the current political atmosphere in Rivers as challenging, Fubara criticised what he termed conflicting narratives surrounding the state’s leadership crisis.

“It’s a trying moment for us in Rivers State and there are all sorts of narratives. They come with different narratives and try to set up a perspective for the people to run with, but we are focused, with our eyes on the ball, that the soul of Rivers State must be rescued,” he added.

Blessing Fubara formally entered the 2027 Rivers governorship race in May 2026 after obtaining the NDC’s expression of interest and nomination forms.

His emergence comes amid the prolonged political crisis that has engulfed Rivers State, largely stemming from the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The fallout between the two political heavyweights has triggered impeachment threats, the formation of rival factions within the state legislature, and a series of legal disputes that continue to shape the state’s political landscape.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara had recently withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries, while Blessing Fubara announced his candidacy shortly afterwards, further intensifying political conversations ahead of the 2027 elections.