A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Emeka Bekee, has said Governor Siminalyi Fubara is likely to seek re-election in 2027, expressing confidence that no political force would hinder his second-term ambition.
Bekee made the assertion on Wednesday during a live television interview while commenting on the political situation in Rivers State. He said prevailing political realities have positioned Governor Fubara strongly for a second term, possibly on the platform of the APC.
According to him, the governor is focused and determined to contest the next governorship election, adding that the evolving political landscape favours his ambition. Bekee’s remarks come amid heightened political tension in the state, largely stemming from the lingering power struggle between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The APC chieftain noted that the party’s internal mechanisms would ultimately determine its candidate for the 2027 election. He explained that the APC has established processes for selecting candidates, including consensus and other internal arrangements, stressing that no aspirant is automatically guaranteed a ticket.
However, Bekee suggested that recent national political developments could favour incumbent governors who align with the ruling party. He said governors who have recently joined or identified with the APC may enjoy considerable support from the party’s national leadership.
Bekee added that Governor Fubara would still be required to follow due process by purchasing nomination forms and formally declaring his interest. He also noted that broader political agreements at the national level could influence the final outcome of the contest.
He cautioned that Rivers State needs political stability and sustained development rather than prolonged conflicts, warning that continued crises could adversely affect governance and economic growth.
According to Bekee, if the party adopts an arrangement that supports second-term bids for incumbent governors, Governor Fubara would benefit from such an understanding. “Nobody will stop him,” he said, adding that once the party takes a position, the governor’s re-election bid would be inevitable.
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