The Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Asari Dokubo, has pledged to work towards the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying the time has come to reciprocate the President’s past support for him.
Dokubo made the declaration on Tuesday during a visit by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to his palace in Degema.
While commending Wike for the visit, Dokubo said President Tinubu stood by him during a critical period in his life, adding that he was now determined to ensure the President’s success.
“Like you said, my friend, everything that is going to happen, I will be with you in making sure that my friend, the President succeeds.
“Everything that I am capable of doing, I will do to make sure that he succeeds.
“I was not a traditional ruler when we met in 1992. I never thought I would ever become what I am today.
“He stood by me in my most difficult period, and it is now my turn to also stand by him and also support him,” he said.
Earlier, Wike said his visit to the community was aimed at appreciating the people for their support so far and sensitising them on the need to support Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027.
The minister added that the visit was also to convey his New Year greetings to the people and to acknowledge the warm reception he received from Dokubo.
“I know that traditional rulers don’t play politics.
“You are my friend and I felt that there’s no way I would come here, where you reside, and your kingdom without coming to greet you and to say happy new year,” Wike said.
