2027: Wike Kinsmen Backs Fubara for Second term amid power tussle 

Kinsmen of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have formally endorsed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement took place on Tuesday during the 2025 Eneka Day Celebration at State Primary School One, Eneka, under the theme, “Unity: Our Strength for Progress.”

Speaking on behalf of the Eneka people in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where Wike hails from, community leaders emphasized that the state governorship remains firmly under Fubara’s leadership. The event drew traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents from the eleven communities comprising the clan.

Lawson Chukwu, Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC) of Eneka, reaffirmed the people’s loyalty to Governor Fubara and praised his administration’s development initiatives. Chukwu appealed for the construction of internal roads and requested the elevation of the Eneka traditional stool from second-class to first-class status to strengthen cultural heritage and unity.

Senator John Azuta-Mbata, political leader of the Eneka clan and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, also declared Fubara the only recognized Governor of Rivers State, promising continued friendship and support.

In response, Governor Fubara expressed gratitude for the endorsement and assured the community of his administration’s commitment to restoring deteriorated internal roads, many of which were damaged by heavy-duty trucks during flyover construction. He also directed the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs to begin the process of upgrading the Eneka traditional stool to first-class status.

“A peaceful and united community makes it easier for the government to deliver meaningful development without internal conflict,” Fubara stated, pledging significant interventions to improve road access and overall quality of life for the Eneka people.