Dr Gift Worlu, Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government, says Rivers leaders across party lines have resolved to work for President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
He said the resolution was taken in the overall interest of Rivers people.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Worlu said political actors chose cooperation over division to sustain goodwill Rivers has enjoyed under Tinubu’s administration.
He said benefits accruing to the state informed stakeholders’ decision to put party interests aside and pursue a common agenda.
According to him, the resolve cuts across party affiliations and is driven by the need to protect peace and development.
“Politics is local; all politics is local,” he said, citing federal projects, appointments, and improved relations with the President.
“The time has come to keep parties aside and work together for the overall interest of our state and people,” Worlu said.
Though a PDP member, Worlu openly declared support for Tinubu and said he belongs to the Renewed Hope family ahead of 2027.
He said the group includes Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and is led by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
On Rivers’ political tension, Worlu said responsibility for peace largely rests with Fubara.
“He has the yam and the knife; peace or conflict depends on his decision,” Worlu said.
He said peace is desirable but must be anchored on justice and mutual understanding, with sustaining it a collective task led by the governor.
