The Ohanaeze Youth Motion has declared that President Bola Tinubu is now assured of a landslide victory in Rivers State within the upcoming 2027 elections following the defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The group described the governor’s transfer as a historic political improvement that has considerably reshaped the political panorama of Rivers State in favour of the ruling social gathering and the President.
In a press release issued on Sunday by its South-South Coordinator, Emeka Kanu, the Motion mentioned Governor Fubara’s determination to align with the APC-led Federal Authorities mirrored “political maturity, patriotism, and a deep dedication to the general improvement and stability of Rivers State.”
Kanu famous that the defection had strategically repositioned Rivers State to learn maximally from President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“With this daring and visionary determination, Rivers State is now higher positioned to take pleasure in elevated collaboration with the Federal Authorities in key areas resembling infrastructure improvement, {economic} empowerment, youth improvement, and safety,” he mentioned.
Based on the Ohanaeze Youth Motion, Governor Fubara’s sturdy grassroots attraction, mixed with the rising acceptance of the APC throughout communities in Rivers State, has altered the steadiness of political forces within the state.
“This improvement has unified progressive forces in Rivers State and considerably weakened opposition constructions. With Governor Fubara now firmly within the APC, President Tinubu’s reputation and acceptance in Rivers State have obtained an enormous increase that ensures overwhelming help and electoral victory,” the assertion learn.
The group additionally counseled President Tinubu for what it described as his inclusive management fashion, noting that it continues to draw leaders throughout social gathering strains who’re dedicated to nationwide unity and good governance.
“The President’s capacity to hold everybody alongside, regardless of political affiliation, is strengthening democracy and fostering unity throughout the nation,” Kanu added.
The Ohanaeze Youth Motion additional referred to as on youths in Rivers State to rally behind Governor Fubara and the APC-led Federal Authorities to make sure sustained peace, stability, and improvement, stressing that political realignment must be considered as a pathway to progress moderately than division.
Reaffirming its help for the Tinubu administration, the group pledged to mobilise youths throughout Rivers State in help of presidency insurance policies and programmes geared toward {economic} development, nationwide cohesion, and democratic consolidation.
