Asari Dokubo, the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area, Rivers State, has pledged his full support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Dokubo made the declaration on Tuesday during a visit to his palace by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike.
“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,” Dokubo said. “Everything that I am capable of doing, I will do to make sure 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 support him.”
Wike, who described the visit as both a thank-you tour and a New Year goodwill gesture, commended Dokubo for the warm reception and emphasized the importance of sustaining support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
“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.
The meeting highlights ongoing efforts by political stakeholders in Rivers State to consolidate support for the President’s second-term bid while maintaining cordial relations with traditional institutions.
