Asari Dokubo, the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, has pledged to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying the president stood by him during a difficult period of his life.
Dokubo made the pledge on Tuesday when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, paid him a visit at his palace in Degema. Commending Wike for the visit, Dokubo said it was time to reciprocate Tinubu’s loyalty and support.
“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,” he said.
Recalling his long-standing relationship with Tinubu, Dokubo added, “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 support him.”
Earlier, Wike said his visit was to thank the community for its support and to explain the need to back Tinubu in 2027, as well as to extend New Year greetings. “I know that traditional rulers don’t play politics,” Wike said. “You are my friend, and I felt that there’s no way I would come here, where you reside, and to your kingdom without coming to greet you and to say happy new year.”