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Ogoni, Oyigbo Leaders Demand Governorship Slot in 2027, Back Tinubu

Fubara Moves to Probe Wike's Tenure as Governor of Rivers State

Leaders from the Ogoni and Oyigbo zones in Rivers State have demanded that the next governor of the state should come from their senatorial district in 2027.

They made this declaration at a gathering tagged Ogoni, Oyigbo People’s Assembly, which was attended by prominent politicians, including Senator Barinada Mpigi, Senator Magnus Abe, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, and Chief Victor Giadom.

The leaders, who are loyalists of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, threw their weight behind President Bola Tinubu and called on him to contest the 2027 general election to consolidate his efforts in improving the economy and completing his developmental projects.

In their resolution, the leaders emphasized unity and cooperation among the Ogoni and Oyigbo people, who fall under the same senatorial district that produced Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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They condemned Fubara’s activities and demanded that the major political parties consider Ogoni/Oyigbo candidates for governorship in 2027.

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The leaders commended Wike for uniting Ogoni and Oyigbo politically and praised Tinubu for his people-oriented reforms.

They also stressed Ogoni/Oyigbo’s capacity to produce the next governor, emphasizing the importance of peace and unity in achieving their political goals.

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