By Our Correspondent
Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections have begun to gather momentum in Rivers State as a group of respected elders reportedly take strategic steps aimed at strengthening the position of Governor Siminalayi Fubara within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the next electoral cycle.
According to emerging political reports, the elders are said to be actively mobilizing and sourcing nomination forms for Governor Fubara under the APC platform, signaling early realignments and negotiations that could reshape the political landscape in the state.
The development has sparked widespread discussion across political circles in Rivers State, as observers interpret the move as a sign of shifting alliances and growing influence battles ahead of 2027. The involvement of elder statesmen is seen as an attempt to consolidate support structures early, long before party primaries begin.
Governor Fubara, who currently leads Rivers State, has remained a central figure in the state’s political discourse, especially amid ongoing tensions and alignments within party structures. The reported interest by elders in securing APC forms for him suggests a possible strategic push to position him within a stronger national platform ahead of the election.
Political analysts say such early moves are not unusual in Nigerian politics, where stakeholders often begin groundwork years before elections to secure advantage in party nominations and internal negotiations. They note that Rivers State remains a critical battleground due to its large voter base and economic importance.
Within the APC, the development is already generating mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a welcome effort to strengthen the party’s reach in the South South region, while others see it as the beginning of complex internal power negotiations that could shape the party’s direction ahead of 2027.
For many observers, the key question now is whether these early political maneuvers will translate into formal alignment or remain part of broader strategic positioning within Rivers State politics.
As 2027 draws closer, Rivers State is once again emerging as a major focal point in national political calculations, with alliances, endorsements, and behind the scenes negotiations expected to intensify in the months ahead.
