RIVERS STATE MEGA PRESIDENTIAL RALLY: FUBARA PLEDGES TO DELIVER 3 MILLION VOTES FOR TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION
By Emeka Amaefula
Governor Fubara made the pledge on Saturday, November 7, 2026, while addressing a mammoth crowd of supporters and political stakeholders at the Rivers State Presidential Campaign Mega Rally held at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.
The governor attributed his administration’s commitment to President Tinubu’s re-election to the President’s fatherly intervention and decisive role in restoring peace and political stability in Rivers State during the protracted political crisis that rocked the state.
Expressing appreciation to the President for his intervention, Fubara described Tinubu’s action as that of a father and a true statesman who stood by Rivers State at a critical moment in its political history.
According to the governor, the people of Rivers State have a responsibility to reciprocate the President’s support and goodwill by giving him overwhelming electoral support in the forthcoming presidential election.
Fubara declared: “When our state was at a crossroads, you intervened as a father and as a true statesman amidst intense political uncertainty. You did not look away.”
He further assured President Tinubu that Rivers State would work collectively under the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, to deliver the promised three million votes.
“Under the guidance and leadership of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, we will deliver not less than three million votes for you,” the governor declared.
In his remarks, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the contributions of Rivers State voters to his emergence as President in the 2023 general election, expressing appreciation for their support and soliciting another mandate for a second term.
The President particularly commended Governor Fubara for demonstrating political maturity, understanding and respect for the intervention of elders in resolving the political disagreements between him and his predecessor, Chief Nyesom Wike.
Addressing the governor directly, Tinubu declared:
“I want to thank you specifically for your maturity, understanding and respect for the wisdom of elders when we intervened. When we intervened, you respected our position. You maintained peace. You are a committed democrat. Fubara, you will not regret what you have done as long as all of us are alive.”
The President’s remarks were widely regarded as a significant political endorsement of the governor’s decision to embrace reconciliation and work towards restoring lasting peace in Rivers State.
Tinubu also appealed to the people of Rivers State to renew their confidence in his administration, assuring them that the economic reforms introduced by his government were intended to reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and prosperity.
Addressing Nigerian youths, the President emphasised the importance of their participation in the 2027 general election, urging eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and exercise their constitutional rights.
“To the youths of Nigeria, I am looking at you. This election is about you, it’s not about me. Your future depends on this election,” Tinubu declared.
He further described the Permanent Voter Card as the instrument through which Nigerians could determine their political future and participate in the democratic process.
The Port Harcourt mega rally, organised by the Rainbow Coalition led by Chief Nyesom Wike, attracted an impressive gathering of political leaders, serving and former governors, members of the National Assembly, party chieftains and supporters from Rivers State and other parts of the country.
Among the prominent dignitaries present were First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice President’s wife Hajia Nana Shettima, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda and the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari. Present at the Mega Rally was former governor of Imo state Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha, former Taraba state Governor Jolly Nyame and Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and others.
The rally marked a major political gathering in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Governor Fubara’s three-million-vote pledge and President Tinubu’s public commendation of his commitment to peace emerging as major highlights of the event.
