Barely hours after Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, withdrew from the governorship race, a new twist has emerged in the state’s political scene as another aspirant bearing the same surname has entered the contest.

The development has attracted attention within political circles, coming shortly after Governor Fubara stepped down from his re-election bid following consultations with family members, political associates, and stakeholders in the state.

The new entrant, who reportedly shares the “Fubara” surname but is not directly linked to the governor, has joined the race as political activities intensify ahead of the next governorship election in Rivers State. The move has further stirred discussions around possible political alignments and emerging contenders within the state’s political landscape.

Party stakeholders are yet to officially react to the latest development, as screening and consultations continue ahead of the primaries.