Post-primaries: Ex-Reps deputy speaker urges unity in Rivers

Chibudom Nwuche, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has called on political leaders in Rivers State to unite and prioritize the state's interests above personal ambitions and partisan conflicts. His appeal comes in the wake of concluded party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, aiming to foster peace, stability, and progress.

Nwuche highlighted the significant governance challenges, political tension, and divisions that have plagued Rivers State over the past three years. This prolonged political turbulence, stemming from the conflict between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, has hampered development and eroded public confidence in democratic institutions. He urged all citizens, regardless of affiliation, to rally behind a leadership vision focused on peace, unity, inclusion, and socio-economic development.

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The time has come for leaders across political divides to prioritise the interests of the people over personal ambitions and partisan conflicts. Peace, stability, and progress in Rivers State must remain paramount.

"The time has come for leaders across political divides to prioritise the interests of the people over personal ambitions and partisan conflicts," Nwuche stated in a press release. "Peace, stability, and progress in Rivers State must remain paramount."

He specifically congratulated Kingsley Chinda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, calling his emergence a "defining moment for the future of Rivers State and a victory for progressive politics." Nwuche encouraged Chinda to maintain his inclusive approach. The former deputy speaker also extended congratulations to other APC and Peoples Democratic Party candidates who emerged victorious in various senatorial and federal constituency primaries across the state, urging them to view their victories as a call to service and responsible leadership.

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His candidacy is a defining moment for the future of Rivers State and a victory for progressive politics, grassroots participation, and inclusive governance.