President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday acknowledged the pivotal function of Rivers State voters within the 2023 presidential election that introduced him into workplace, and sought their renewed backing within the January 16 election to consolidate his administration’s features.
Speaking at a marketing campaign rally on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, the President recommended the big turnout and praised the reconciliation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The Rainbow Coalition, led by Wike, organised the rally, which introduced collectively political leaders and supporters from throughout and past Rivers State.
President Tinubu mentioned Governor Fubara demonstrated maturity, understanding and respect for the intervention of political elders in resolving the disagreement together with his predecessor.
“During the political crisis caused by a misunderstanding in the family, I intervened on your behalf. I thank Governor Fubara, in particular, for his maturity, understanding, and respect for the wisdom of elders when we intervened. Fubara, you will not regret what you have done as long as all of us are alive,” the President mentioned.
Turning to the economic system, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration’s reforms have been placing the nation on the trail to prosperity.
He mentioned the Federal Government was addressing inherited liabilities, together with unpaid pensions and gratuities, to make sure that extra households benefited from financial restoration.
“The people who governed before us left unpaid pensions and gratuities running into billions and trillions of Naira. We are clearing that backlog so that every family is included and we can share in the prosperity,” he said.
He mentioned excellent liabilities, like pensions and salaries owed in 27 of the 36 states, had been cleared, and beneficiaries have been extra sure of month-to-month funds.
“When those people talk about hunger, remember that I am cleaning up the mess they created. Atiku was one of them. Ask him how he built a private university while in office as Vice President in charge of our economy. Who funded the university for him? It was your money, your effort!” Tinubu famous.
The President questioned the previous Vice President’s ethical standing for searching for one other alternative to serve in public workplace.
“A man without moral integrity, latitude, and ethics has no business holding public office,” he added.
President Tinubu additionally used the event to current his manifesto for the 2027 election.
In his remarks, Vice President Kashim Shettima urged political leaders and supporters in Rivers State and throughout the South-South to help President Tinubu’s re-election, citing the administration’s efficiency and dedication to the area.
Shettima mentioned the financial indicators have been encouraging, with the nation’s reserves rising from about $3.9 billion to $60 billion in about three years.
He mentioned former Vice President Abubakar’s financial suggestions needs to be ignored as he’s “intellectually malnourished “, while the NDC candidate, Peter Obi, struggles with “political irrelevance ” and “mediocrity”.
Governor Fubara promised to ship three million votes for Tinubu within the 2027 presidential election.
The governor assured the President of his full participation within the Rainbow Coalition and his recognition of the FCT Minister’s management.
“Under the guidance and leadership of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, we will deliver not less than three million votes for you,” Fubara declared.
Fubara mentioned political supporters from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been working collectively in concord below the Rainbow Coalition.
“Thank you, Mr President, for standing by us at a most troublesome time. gesture deserves reciprocity. As you’ve stood by us, we are going to stand by you,’’ he assured.
Earlier, in his welcome tackle, Wike described the turnout as proof of Rivers State’s help for the President’s re-election.
“Your Excellency, this is Rivers State’s rally. We did not mobilise anybody from any other state. You can see with your eyes that the people of Rivers State have already concluded and agreed that on January 16, they will vote for you,” he said.
The FCT Minister thanked President Tinubu for appointing Rivers State indigenes to his administration and cited federal initiatives within the state, together with the Bonny–Bodo Road and the Federal University of Environment in Ogoniland.
“Since the inception of democracy in 1999, Rivers people have never had it this way. We have no less than 47 political appointments from Mr President. So, who is our brother? Our brother is Bola Ahmed Tinubu because he has identified with the people of Rivers State,” Wike mentioned.
Wike mentioned the previous Rivers State Governor and ADC Vice Presidential Candidate Rotimi Amaechi couldn’t account for $39 million designated for the Karibi Whyte Specialist Hospital challenge and the funds for fumigating the state.
The grand rally on the 40,000-capacity Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium was packed, with the group spilling into the encircling precincts.
Dignitaries on the rally included the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; the spouse of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda; and the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari.
Also current have been state governors, Senators Magnus Abe, Adams Oshiomhole and Ifeanyi Okowa, different members of the National Assembly, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.
President Tinubu arrived in Port Harcourt after official engagements and a political rally in Akwa Ibom State, the place he commissioned initiatives executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.
The President arrived in Port Harcourt on Saturday after official engagements and a political rally in Akwa Ibom State, the place he commissioned a number of initiatives executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 7, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu attend the APC Presidential Campaign Rally on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Saturday, November 7, 2026
