Two prominent politicians in Rivers State, Edison Ehie and Boma Iyaye, have denied nursing governorship ambitions for 2027. “That said, I remain a committed and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress and stand firmly and unequivocally with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. “I wish to respectfully clarify that these reports are inaccurate and do not reflect the true position. At this time, my full attention and commitment remain focused on my responsibilities as the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Recall that the FCT Minister had recently stated that he has not endorsed any politician for next year’s governorship poll.

Source: Punch March 29, 2026 17:57 UTC