Blessing Fubara asserts independence, denies familial ties influence her actions.

Blessing Fubara, the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, has rejected claims that his candidacy is backed by a powerful political figure or that he is serving as a proxy for his brother, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in the run-up to the 2027 governorship election.

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During his appearance on Arise Television's Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara emphasized that his political aspirations are driven by his own vision and conviction, rather than any external influence, stating "I don’t have a godfather but I have God the Father.

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Fubara further clarified that if his ambition were determined by external factors, it would imply a lack of clear vision or focus, saying "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,”

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In an effort to distinguish his political views from those of the Rivers State governor, Blessing Fubara highlighted that they do not share the same political ideology, noting "My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party.

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Fubara also pointed out that he and the governor have different individual perspectives, stating "We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives,”

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Addressing the political situation in Rivers State, the governorship candidate stressed that the focus should be on addressing the state's challenges rather than the various political narratives being promoted by different interests.

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Fubara urged the people of Rivers State to remain focused on the key issues, saying "It’s a trying moment for us in Rivers State and there are all sorts of narratives.

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He further emphasized the need to stay focused, saying "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 sole of Rivers State must be rescued.”

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Blessing Fubara formally entered the 2027 governorship race in May 2026, after obtaining the NDC's expression of interest and nomination forms, marking a significant development in the state's political landscape.

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His emergence comes amid prolonged political tensions in Rivers State, which have been largely fueled by the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

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The dispute between the two leaders has triggered a series of intense political confrontations, including impeachment threats, rival legislative factions, and multiple legal battles, creating a complex and volatile political environment.

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Governor Fubara subsequently pulled out of the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries, while Blessing Fubara announced his candidacy shortly afterwards, setting the stage for a potentially contentious election.