Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s leadership under President Bola Tinubu, calling for support for his re-election in order to sustain ongoing reforms and development efforts.
Fubara made the appeal on Thursday during a meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council held in Port Harcourt, where traditional rulers from the 17 southern states gathered to discuss unity, security, and economic progress.
The governor noted that despite existing challenges, the current administration has made notable strides in economic recovery and infrastructure development, pointing to projects such as the coastal road initiative.
He stressed the importance of continuity in leadership, stating that “it is not ideal to change the goalposts in the middle of the game.” He further urged stakeholders across the southern region to work together in achieving shared goals, emphasizing that unity is key to sustainable development.
Fubara also highlighted that the presence of traditional rulers at the event reflects Rivers State’s peaceful atmosphere and its ability to host major national discussions.
Earlier, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, who chairs the Southern Traditional Rulers Council, explained that the meeting was convened to promote peace and strengthen unity across the southern region.
He noted that the council represents Nigeria’s cultural diversity, with over 400 dialects spoken across the South, describing the gathering as a strong symbol of unity in diversity.
The Ooni added that the Port Harcourt meeting was the fourth in the series, following earlier sessions in Imo, Ogun, and Lagos states.
According to him, the forum provides an opportunity for traditional rulers to deliberate on shared values and issues affecting their communities.
He also stated that the council would explore ways to support the federal government in addressing security and economic challenges, adding that although participation is voluntary, it remains important for national and regional stability.
The meeting was attended by prominent traditional rulers from the South-South, South-East, and South-West regions, including the council’s co-chairman, the Obi of Obinugwu, Eze Cletus Illomuanya, and the Olubadan of Ibadan, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
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