The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed claims that his political ambition is tied 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 said his political journey is independent and driven by his personal convictions.
He insisted that he does not have any political godfather, declaring that his faith in God remains his only source of strength and direction.
“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 aspiration is an extension of the political structure associated with the Rivers State governor.
According to him, both men hold separate political beliefs and should not be viewed as operating from the same platform.
“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.
The NDC candidate said the political situation in Rivers State has created different narratives, but maintained that his focus is on what he described as rescuing the state.
“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.
Recall, Blessing Fubara had earlier entered the governorship contest under the NDC platform after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). Since then, he has repeatedly presented himself as a candidate seeking a fresh political direction for Rivers State.
