Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly emerged as the only governorship aspirant granted an APC certificate of clearance ahead of the party’s primaries in Rivers State, in a development that could reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
No other aspirant is said to have received the clearance document so far, fuelling speculation of a strategic realignment within the ruling political structure in the oil-rich state.
The development has also triggered fresh scrutiny over the position of allies loyal to Nyesom Wike, many of whom have remained publicly silent despite the growing significance of the move.
While there has been no official reaction from Wike’s political camp, sources within the party say some figures aligned with the Federal Capital Territory minister have quietly secured House of Representatives slots — a move analysts interpret as evidence of a behind-the-scenes compromise aimed at easing tensions within the party.
Political observers say the apparent solitary clearance handed to Fubara signals a major consolidation of influence as rival factions continue to battle for control of Rivers politics.
The latest twist is expected to intensify conversations around succession, party dominance and the balance of power in one of Nigeria’s most politically strategic states ahead of the next electoral cycle.
