Kinsmen of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have endorsed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.
They made the endorsement on Tuesday at the 2025 Eneka Day Celebration, held at State Primary School One, Eneka, with the theme “Unity: Our Strength for Progress.”
According to the Eneka people in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, where Wike hails from, the FCT minister is no longer governor of the state, pointing that the number one office of the state is solely occupied by Fubara.
The event in which Wike’s kinsmen passed a vote of confidence on Fubara was said to have attracted community leaders, traditional rulers and residents from the eleven communities that make up the clan.
Speaking for the clan, the Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC) of Eneka, Lawson Chukwu, reaffirmed the unwavering loyalty and support of the people for the Governor. Chukwu commended the administration for its development efforts in the area and appealed to the governor to give attention to the construction of the community’s internal roads.
He also requested the upgrade of the Eneka traditional stool from second-class to first-class status, adding that such recognition would further strengthen the cultural heritage and unity of the people.
Also, the political leader of Eneka Clan and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Sen. John Azuta-Mbata, declared that the people of Eneka recognise Siminalayi Fubara as the only Governor of Rivers State.
Mbata promised the Governor of the clan’s continued friendship and support, describing the relationship as firm and unbroken.
The Governor, while responding, expressed appreciation for the endorsement and the show of unity by the Eneka people.
He assured the community that his administration would prioritise the restoration of a considerable number of their deteriorated internal roads, many of which, he said were damaged by heavy-duty trucks during the construction of flyovers.
“I promise you significant and reasonable intervention to improve road access within your clan and enhance your quality of life.
“I’m directing the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs to immediately commence the process for the upgrade of the Eneka traditional stool from second-class to first-class status.
“A peaceful and united community makes it easier for the government to deliver meaningful development without internal conflict,” he said.
