Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed suggestions that he is being propelled by a political godfather or serving as a proxy for his elder brother, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer insisted that his political ambition is driven by a personal vision and conviction rather than any external influence.
“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 toward,” he said.
Blessing Fubara also sought to draw a distinction between his political views and those of the Rivers State governor, stressing that they do not share the same political ideology.
“My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party. We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives,” he stated.
