Title: SHOCK IN RIVERS AS PETER OBI'S STRONGMAN DECLARES SUPPORT FOR TINUBU'S SECOND TERM Date Published: 26 May 2025 Description: Marking a major realignment in Rivers politics, Dr. Kingsley Ogu, a former Obidient movement leader in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA (ONELGA) of Rivers State and a prominent stakeholder in the Labour Party, has publicly declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a “historic journey” for Rivers State and Nigeria.Speaking at a press briefing, Dr. Ogu, Convener and National Leader of The Enforcers of Good Governance, stated that the group, reputed as one of the largest grassroots mobilization bodies in Rivers State with members across all 23 LGAs, is aligning fully with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.Dr. Ogu, who was instrumental in Labour Party’s victory in ONELGA during the 2023 presidential election—delivering 21,883 votes (65.20%) for Peter Obi against APC’s 6,057 (18.05%) and PDP’s 4,099 (12.21%)—said his new alignment is based on Tinubu’s “bold reforms, strategic leadership and focus on national prosperity.”“Though we campaigned for Peter Obi in 2023, recent developments have shown President Tinubu as a purposeful leader. We cannot turn a blind eye to his achievements,” Ogu stated, citing the repayment of IMF loans, increased oil production, and the resolution of the Ogoni oil dispute as “clear evidence” of Tinubu’s impact.Ogu also addressed the political crisis in Rivers State, urging calm and commending Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s peace efforts. While lamenting the declaration of a state of emergency and the appointment of a non-Rivers indigene as sole administrator, he expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s political wisdom.He called on all political actors in the state to rally around the President, stating that “it is only fair that the South completes its 8-year term,” referencing the 8 years previously served by the North.Describing the Enforcers of Good Governance as “formidable, young, and grassroots-driven,” Dr. Ogu concluded by pledging the group’s full support to Tinubu’s second-term bid, with plans already underway to launch a series of support programs across Rivers State.● Gist Reports Attached Images: None Attached Video: d7d0abd11e9f4dc5461e883940ff3fd7fab017fcd034095337ce190fd0a35944.mp4