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A former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Fubara Snr., has officially defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and obtained the party’s governorship nomination forms ahead of the 2027 Rivers State governorship election.
Blessing Fubara, described by associates as a development strategist, announced his resignation from the APC in Abuja before formally joining the NDC.
Ejes Gist News reports that the move is already generating political reactions across Rivers State as early alignments for the 2027 elections begin to take shape.
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It was gathered that he was received into the party by the NDC National Leader, Seriake Dickson, alongside other senior members of the party.
NDC Confirms Governorship Ambition
The Rivers State Chairman of the NDC, Success Jack, Confirmed the development to our reporter. He stated that Blessing Fubara had obtained the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2027 governorship election.
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According to him, the party remains open to individuals interested in contributing to the political and developmental future of Rivers State.
Ejes Gist news can authoritatively reports that the latest development comes shortly after Blessing Fubara’s resignation from the APC, signalling what political observers describe as an early political realignment ahead of the next electoral cycle in the state.
Speculation Over Blessing Fubara snr Link to Governor Siminalayi Fubara
Blessing Fubara shares both the same surname and local government origin with the incumbent Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as both are from Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area.
However, party officials said they could not confirm whether the governorship aspirant and the governor are related.
Speaking on the issue, Success Jack acknowledged public speculation surrounding a possible family connection but maintained that he had no information confirming any relationship between the two men.
“We are aware of the public discussions, but I cannot confirm any family relationship between Blessing Fubara and Governor Siminalayi Fubara,” he said.
Political analysts say the entry of Blessing Fubara into the governorship race could further reshape the Rivers political landscape as parties intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development also highlights growing political activity in Rivers State, where alignments and defections have continued to attract national attention in recent months.
Observers believe more political movements and coalition-building efforts may emerge in the coming months as parties position themselves for the next governorship contest.
Key Facts About the Development
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Politician | Blessing Fubara Snr. |
| Former Party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| New Party | Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) |
| Position Sought | Rivers State Governorship |
| Election Year | 2027 |
| State of Origin | Rivers State |
| LGA | Opobo/Nkoro |
