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- The suspension of Governor Simi Fubara is allegedly linked to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
- Critics claim Tinubu’s camp is trying to control Rivers State’s resources to fund the 2027 presidential election.
- Insiders in Tinubu’s camp counter that Fubara planned to fund opposition to Tinubu’s 2027 bid.
The suspension of Governor Simi Fubara has sparked allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s camp is already gearing up for the 2027 presidential election. Critics claim that Tinubu’s imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State is a strategic move to control the state’s resources and fund his 2027 re-election bid ¹.
However, insiders in Tinubu’s camp counter that Fubara had planned to use Rivers State’s resources to fund opposition to Tinubu’s 2027 presidential bid. This claim has not been independently verified.
The struggle for control of Rivers State’s resources is not new. Since the advent of the Fourth Republic, governors of Rivers State have been known to fund presidential election campaigns, either for themselves or their associates. Former governors like Peter Odili, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nyesom Wike have all played significant roles in funding presidential elections.
As the 2027 elections approach, the battle for control of Rivers State’s resources is likely to intensify. With Tinubu’s camp allegedly trying to control the state’s resources, and Fubara’s camp accused of planning to fund opposition to Tinubu, the stage is set for a fierce political showdown.
