By Femi Anamelechi
The embattled Executive Governor of Rivers State , His Excellency Stanley Fubara has formerly announced his decision to withdraw from the APC Gubernatorial Primaries for 2027.This was disclosed in a press release duly signed by the governor According to the press Statement, the governor said after consulting with his family, friends, and associates, he has taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries.The Executive Governor saud he took the decision because he believes that:.”Leadership is ultimately about sacrifice. There comes a time when personal ambition must yield to the greater good of the people. Rivers State is bigger than any individual, and at this critical moment, the peace, stability, and unity of our dear state must take precedence over every personal interest”. Governor Stanley Fubara pointed out that he remains grateful to supporters who stood firmly with him throughout the rough tides of the journey, for their time, resources, prayers, and unwavering hope, He appealed to his supporters to remain positive.” Much has indeed been invested and much sacrificed along the way. But please know that your loyalty and trust were never in vain. My silence over this period was deliberate and strategic, always guided by the higher interest of our state and our people.”
The governor further encouraged his supporters to eschew, all disappointments. According to His Excellency “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 and a greater purpose. 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.” Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to the leadership of All Progressives Congress under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for the platform and support extended to him throughout the process. The APC, he said remains our collective home, and I urge all party faithful and supporters to remain steadfast and committed as we continue to build a stronger and more united future together.” Let it be clearly understood that I stepped aside from participating in the upcoming River’s state Gubernatorial election not out of weakness, fear, or surrender, but out of conviction and sacrifice so that Rivers State may move forward in peace and unity and I remain committed to serving the good people of Rivers state till the end of my term.”
