Gov Fubara Confident Of 2027 Re-Election Victory

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed strong confidence in his chances of securing victory in the 2027 gubernatorial election if he chooses to run for a second term.

Speaking on Tuesday during a solidarity visit from representatives of the three Local Government Areas that make up the Kalabari Ethnic Nationality, Fubara acknowledged the overwhelming support for his leadership.

The delegation formally endorsed him for re-election, commending his governance style and dedication to infrastructural development, particularly the ongoing ₦200 billion Trans-Kalabari road project.

However, the governor stressed that his administration remains more concerned with making a lasting impact on the state rather than focusing solely on tenure extension.

Fubara Explains Appointment of New Surveyor-General

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified that his decision to appoint Peter Ogolo as the new Surveyor-General and Permanent Secretary was based purely on merit, not his place of origin.

Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of Ogolo at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the governor emphasised that the appointment was earned through competence and seniority.

He stated, “This appointment is not because he is from Opobo. He is the most senior and most qualified. Even the one who interviewed the person he is succeeding now noted that—the records are there at the Civil Service Commission.”

Fubara highlighted that Ogolo’s journey to the position was a testament to the belief that “when your time comes, nobody can stop it.”

Providing further insight, the governor recalled Ogolo’s extensive experience in the civil service, noting his contributions to major development projects in the state.

“Mr. Ogolo, who by the special grace of God today is sworn in as the Surveyor-General and Permanent Secretary, has been a very senior Survey Officer in the state. If you go into the history of the then Greater Port Harcourt City Development and other projects in the state, you will see that Ogolo signed many of the survey plans,” Fubara explained.

He further revealed that Ogolo once faced a career-threatening challenge that nearly cost him his job but chose to step back rather than engage in a fight that could have jeopardised his future.

“But something happened in the course of his service. He was between losing his job or fighting for his life. He came to me, and I advised him to leave it and fight another day. And that is why he is alive today to be the Surveyor-General. If he had stood to fight, insisting he was the most senior and most qualified, he wouldn’t have been here today.”

Fubara urged the new Surveyor-General to uphold professionalism, resist external pressures, and serve the state with integrity.

“So, I don’t need to give you any charge. You are already there, you know what the office entails. You just read your oath of office—do what is right. It is not about the faces you are going to see. Do what is right, be professional, and defend the interest of the state,” the governor advised.