"I Have No Godfather" – Blessing Fubara Clarifies His Distance From His Brother's Legal Issues

Blessing Fubara, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Rivers State governorship, has denied claims that his campaign is being driven by a political godfather or that he is acting as a proxy for his elder brother, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ahead of the 2027 election.

During an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer emphasized that his political ambition is rooted in a personal vision and conviction rather than 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.

Fubara also clarified that his political views differ from those of the Rivers State governor, stressing that they do not share the same 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.

Addressing the political climate in Rivers State, the governorship hopeful urged that the focus remain on the state’s challenges rather than on narratives promoted by competing interests.

“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 sole of Rivers State must be rescued,” he said.

Fubara formally entered the 2027 governorship race in May 2026 after submitting the NDC’s expression of interest and nomination forms.

His emergence comes amid prolonged political tensions in Rivers State, largely stemming from the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The dispute has triggered a series of political confrontations, including impeachment threats, rival legislative factions and multiple legal battles.

Governor Fubara subsequently withdrew from the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries, while Blessing Fubara announced his candidacy shortly thereafter.

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