Why Siminalayi Fubara Will Win 2023 Rivers Guber Election In Rivers

As Nigeria’s 2023 Governorship Elections comes up on March 11, 2023, Rivers remains one of the states that pundits have predicted as a place where the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidates will have an easy ride, including the Governorship candidate of the party, Sir Siminalayi Fubara whose antecedent, make-up and support for Governor Nyesom Wike’s super performance can only spell victory for the party and nothing more.

This is not unconnected with the place of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Standard bearer, Sir Siminalayi in history. While he may not be the first who would join the murky waters of politics from Civil Service, his is a special case considering his role in the present government of Rivers State led by Governor Nyesom Wike.

It is rather plausible to note that the emergence of Fubara as the Candidate of PDP brought joy and hope to the workforce in Rivers State, noting that when one meritoriously serves the people, there is no limit to his goodwill. Beyond this, Fubara has shown faith, loyalty, capacity and unwavering support to Governor Nyeson Nwike of Rivers State.

This has not only given the working citizens the gusto to be diligent and patriotic, having been further fired-up by the development in the polity. This was the reason there was no bickering whatsoever among the masses and electorates.

Sir. Fubara no doubt has paid his dues. His trajectory as a career civil servant has exposed his sterling qualities in leadership and character. His inputs to the socio-economic growth and development of the state are such that would readily seduce any good spirited and patriotic person. Fubara is of Jaja of Opobo ancestry with late father, Elder Joseph Fubara as a soldier and his late mother, Mrs. Love Joseph Fubara as a civil servant.  

Taking a cue from his parents, the young Fubara kick-started his career in civil service as a classroom teacher. In his progressive career, which has spanned over 18 years, he grew through the ranks after switching from the Education Board to the Ministry of Finance. There was no record of cutting corners but through the dint of hard work he grew to the apogee of his career as a Permanent Secretary.

Governor Nyesom Wike with his administrative prowess discovered Fubara’s mettle and immediately brought him closer where he was appointed the Accountant General of Rivers State. Wike who is struggle personified has also recognized the fact that Fubara is a warrior who is ready to take the bullet for a leader in so far as he is fighting a just course.

As a party man, Fubara is recognized for his grassroots mobilization, having remained a steady tiny uniting voice in the party. In his homestead, his exploit and capacity in crisis resolution and heart of sacrifice can be confirmed by the party faithful, leaders and stakeholders. His philanthropic gestures are non-political even as every dick and harry benefits no matter your political leaning. Consequently, during the outbreak of the dreaded COVID-19, he hyperactively played a visible role in bringing sucour to the Women, Youth and the less privileged.

Since the emergence of Nyesom Wike in May 29, 2015, he has had course to dislodge the landmines of the old order so as to reposition the state and drive it to its present appreciable state of development. While Fubara remained silent as he is God fearing and stickler to the right course, he proved himself a willing agent of great mind for development through his support.

A cursory look at Wike’s stewardship, it is incontrovertible to submit that he has remained constant like the northern star in his knack for excellence in every facet of governance. His confidence and ideal developmental policies could not have met their set goals without a well-grounded team with attested capacity and resilience to weather the storm.

Fubara is one of those round pegs in a round hole. It is said that the hallmark of a great leader is his ability to groom other greater leaders. Such is a legacy every progressive society seeks. Wike is only thinking of the future and that defines what visionary leadership is all about.

Getting into Rivers State will leave no one in doubt that the Wike led government has nonetheless made a statement of what true leadership is all about. And of course, this story cannot be complete without a mention of some of his core Advisers and one of the critical areas is in administrative financial management. Certainly, Fubara is one of those minds who stood by Wike while the struggle lasted.

The supposed opposition elements have all decimated themselves before the whistle. What could be more self-destruct than an opposition that chose to take up a fight against itself and the people with its inhuman policies. The supposed main opposition, All Progressives Congress, is presently at war against itself. For state-based elections, it is a truism that PDP does not have any opposition.

 The present financial crisis across Nigeria has only put a final nail in APC coffin, waiting for its final funeral without rites.

Today, Fubara is the toast of all. The workers are in celebration because he is one of their own. Political leaders and party faithful are joyous because Fubara is cultured and respectful to the elders. He is a man of ideas and no one stops an idea whose time has come. With Wike’s 5 star performance, the people support he is enjoying with his capacity as a core professional, it will only snowball into massive votes for his victorious election *and* other PDP candidates..