Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged the South South zonal leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to come together to strengthen the party’s chances in the 2027 general election.
Governor Fubara gave the charge at the APC South South Zonal Congress that was held in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
He emphasised that “unity and a shared purpose” were key to achieving the party’s objectives in the region.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the charge was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday.
He was quoted to have said that the new zonal leadership “must work together to deliver on the expectations of the party members”.
He urged the new zonal executive to improve the party’s electoral fortunes in the next general elections.
Fubara said: “We can only achieve our goal when we are united and work together.
“I believe this is the right time, the right people and the right place.”
The governor expressed the confidence that the re-elected zonal leadership would rise to the responsibility of their offices and effectively advance the interest of the party in the zone.
He thanked the Delta State Government for hosting the congress and expressed the optimism that the region would continue to produce positive outcomes for the party.
According to the statement, the congress saw the re-election of the former executive through a consensus.
Party chieftains at the congress included the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the six governors of the zone, as well as members of the National and State Assemblies, among other political leaders from the region.
