The political atmosphere surrounding the reported re-election bid of Siminalayi Fubara took a dramatic turn on Sunday after the Rivers State Governor allegedly walked out of the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening exercise in Abuja.
The screening, which held at the Plateau Governor’s Lodge, had already seen several incumbent governors successfully screened on Saturday. However, Governor Fubara was noticeably absent during the earlier session, raising speculations within political circles.
He eventually arrived at the venue around 3pm on Sunday amidst tight security and growing media attention. Sources at the venue disclosed that the governor spent barely 20 minutes inside the screening room before storming out with a visibly changed mood.
Eyewitnesses described the governor as looking angry and disappointed as he exited the premises without exchanging pleasantries with party officials or supporters present at the venue.
Journalists who had waited for hours in anticipation of the outcome attempted to engage the governor shortly after he emerged from the hall. However, a visibly distressed Fubara declined to speak extensively on the development.
When asked how the screening went, the governor tersely responded:
“No comment.”
The development has since triggered fresh political speculations across Rivers State and beyond, especially amid ongoing realignments and tensions within the state’s political structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
As of the time of filing this report, the APC leadership has yet to issue an official statement regarding the outcome of the screening or the circumstances surrounding Governor Fubara’s abrupt exit.
Political observers believe the incident may further deepen conversations around the governor’s political future and the evolving power dynamics within Rivers State politics.
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