Supporters of suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara have called on him to run as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election.
In a viral video posted on Facebook by some of Fubara’s loyalists, a woman dressed in black — described as a staunch supporter — was seen protesting alongside others. She declared:
“We want Fubara reinstated as Governor. But beyond that, we’re waiting for a northern alliance. What we want is for our Governor to run as vice president with Atiku Abubakar in 2027.”
She went on to criticize a recent meeting between Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike, claiming that Wike asked Fubara to support President Tinubu’s re-election — a suggestion they firmly rejected.
The group’s remarks reflect growing grassroots support for an Atiku-Fubara ticket, hinting at deeper political undercurrents as the 2027 elections draw closer.
As the drama unfolds, it appears the early moves on the 2027 political chessboard are already beginning — with Fubara’s name emerging in the mix.
