Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled for Thursday.
In a personally signed statement titled “My Decision to Withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries”, released Wednesday night, Fubara pledged his support to whoever emerges as the party’s candidate.
He wrote:
“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries. I do so wholeheartedly, with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party.
Leadership is ultimately about sacrifice. There comes a time when personal ambition must yield to the greater good. Rivers State is bigger than any individual, and at this critical moment, peace, stability, and unity must take precedence over personal interest.
To my supporters who stood firmly with me—giving their time, resources, prayers, and unwavering hope—I offer my deepest gratitude. I understand the disappointment and pain many of you may feel. Much has been invested and sacrificed along the way. But please know your loyalty and trust were never in vain. My silence during this period was deliberate, guided by the higher interest of our state and our people.
As our elders say, not everything a hunter sees in the forest is spoken of in the marketplace. Some truths are best borne quietly—not out of fear, but out of wisdom and restraint for the sake of peace. It is enough to say that I have faced immense pressures and difficult choices, but my love for Rivers State remains greater than anything else.
I sincerely thank our great party, the APC, for the platform and support extended to me throughout this process. I also express profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his encouragement.
The APC remains our collective home, and I urge all party faithful to remain steadfast as we build a stronger, united future together.
Let it be clearly understood: I stepped aside not out of weakness, fear, or surrender, but out of conviction and sacrifice—so that Rivers State may move forward in peace and unity. I remain committed to serving the good people of Rivers State until the end of my term. May God bless Rivers State.”
