Ambassador Blessing Fubara, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, has stated that he does not have a political godfather and that his sole support is God.
In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara stated that he has different political views than his brother, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He also disputed claims that his goal is simply an extension of his brother’s political project or that he is serving as a stand-in.
He said, “I don’t have a godfather, but I have God the Father. 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 towards.
“My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party. We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives.
“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.”
Chronicle NG reported that Fubara formally joined the 2027 governorship race in May 2026 after picking up the NDC’s expression of interest and nomination forms.
His appointment comes amid tremendous political turbulence in Rivers State, particularly the long-running feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor and political mentor, Nyesom Wike, the current minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The disagreement has included impeachment efforts, competing legislative factions, and judicial fights.
Governor Fubara has recently withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries. Blessing Fubara announced his candidature a few days later.
