2027: ‘I have no godfather’- NDC Fubara 

The Rivers State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Blessing Fubara, has denied claims that he is being sponsored by any political godfather.

Fubara, who is the brother of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said his only backing is God.

He spoke on Friday night during an interview on Arise Television’s *Prime Time*, where he also dismissed suggestions that his ambition was a continuation of his brother’s political project.

“I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father,” he said.

Fubara said those describing him as a placeholder for Governor Fubara were only pushing a political narrative that did not reflect his personal vision for Rivers State.

According to him, he and his brother have different political ideologies and cannot be treated as one political project.

“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,” he said.

He added that the political crisis in Rivers State had created room for several narratives, but insisted that his focus remained on rescuing the 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.

“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.”

Fubara formally joined the 2027 Rivers governorship race in May after picking up the NDC expression of interest and nomination forms.

His entry into the race came amid deep political uncertainty in the state, following the prolonged feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

The crisis has produced impeachment attempts, parallel legislative factions, legal battles and major realignments ahead of the 2027 election.

Governor Fubara recently withdrew from the APC governorship primary, a move that further intensified speculation over the political direction of the state.

Blessing Fubara’s emergence shortly after the governor’s withdrawal has fuelled claims that he may be acting as a political stand-in.

But the NDC candidate has rejected the suggestion, insisting that he is running on his own conviction and not under anyone’s control.