The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed claims that his political ambition is linked to the influence of his elder brother, Governor Sim Fubara.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Friday, the governorship hopeful insisted that his political journey is independent and driven solely by personal convictions.
He maintained that he does not have a political godfather, stressing that his faith remains his guiding force in public life.
“I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father. You would also agree with me that if my ambition is determined by the grounds you are mentioning, it would mean I have no clear vision or focus for what I am working toward,” he said.
Blessing Fubara also rejected suggestions that his governorship aspiration is tied to any political structure associated with the Rivers State governor, noting that both of them operate on different political paths.
“My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party. We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives,” he stated.
He further described the current political climate in Rivers State as tense, saying various narratives have emerged around the state’s political direction, but insisted his campaign remains focused on what he called restoring the state’s direction.
“It’s a trying moment for us in Rivers State and there are all sorts of narratives. They come with different narratives and try to set up a perspective for the people to run with but we are focused with our eyes on the ball that the soul of Rivers State must be rescued,” he added.
Blessing Fubara, who previously left the All Progressives Congress (APC) before joining the NDC, said his entry into the governorship race reflects his desire for a new political direction for Rivers State.
The development comes amid ongoing political realignments in the state, where rival party interests and internal disagreements have continued to shape the build-up to future elections.
