Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the State.
Fubara made this known in a statement personally issued on Wednesday, where he explained that his decision to step aside was not borne out of fear or political pressure, but was a sacrifice aimed at allowing the state to move forward without further tension.
The governor stated that despite withdrawing from the contest, he remains fully committed to serving the people of Rivers State until the expiration of his current tenure.
“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC governorship primaries. I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party,” Fubara said.
“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.
“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.”
Fubara thanked the APC leadership for the opportunity given to him during the process and also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his support and encouragement.
He urged party faithful to remain united and committed to the APC, describing the party as their “collective home”.
