# Tinubu Campaigns in Rivers, Commends Wike, Fubara Reconciliation > Tinubu praises Rivers State unity and Fubara-Wike reconciliation ahead of 2027 election. - Title: Tinubu Campaigns in Rivers, Commends Wike, Fubara… - Summary: Tinubu praises Rivers State unity and Fubara-Wike reconciliation ahead of 2027 election. - Keywords: rivers state, tinubu, fubara, wike, 2027 election, reconciliation, apc, presidential campaign, Premium Times Nigeria - Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/923611-2027-tinubu-campaigns-in-rivers-commends-wike-fubara-reconciliation-slams-atiku.html - Author: Press Release - Published: 2026-11-08T05:12:28+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: rivers state, tinubu, fubara, wike, 2027 election, reconciliation, apc, presidential campaign, news, politics ## Tinubu Campaign Rally in Rivers President Tinubu held a campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Saturday, November 7, 2026. ## Tinubu Commends Rivers Voters Tinubu acknowledged Rivers State voters' pivotal role in his 2023 presidential election victory. ## Fubara-Wike Reconciliation Governor Fubara and former FCT Minister Wike reconciled after political disagreements. ## Tinubu's Reconciliation Praise Tinubu thanked Fubara for maturity and respect during political crisis resolution. > During the political crisis caused by a misunderstanding in the family, I intervened on your behalf. I thank Governor Fubara, in particular, for his maturity, understanding, and respect for the wisdom of elders when we intervened. Fubara, you will not regret what you have done as long as all of us are alive ## Economic Reforms Tinubu promised economic reforms to clear inherited liabilities like unpaid pensions. ## Pension Backlog Clearance 27 out of 36 states cleared pension and salary backlogs for beneficiaries. ## Tinubu Criticizes Atiku Tinubu accused Atiku of creating economic mess and funding private university. > Atiku was one of them. Ask him how he built a private university while in office as Vice President in charge of our economy. Who funded the university for him? It was your money, your effort! ## Atiku's Moral Standing Tinubu questioned Atiku's moral integrity for seeking public office. > A man without moral integrity, latitude, and ethics has no business holding public office ## Shettima's Economic Praise Vice President Shettima highlighted economic growth with reserves rising from $3.9bn to $60bn. ## Fubara's Vote Promise Governor Fubara pledged three million votes for Tinubu in 2027 election. > Under the guidance and leadership of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, we will deliver not less than three million votes for you ## Rainbow Coalition Rivers State leaders formed Rainbow Coalition with APC and PDP. ## Wike's Support Wike described Rivers State's rally as evidence of support for Tinubu's re-election. > Your Excellency, this is Rivers State’s rally. We did not mobilise anybody from any other state. You can see with your eyes that the people of Rivers State have already concluded and agreed that on January 16, they will vote for you ## Wike's Political Appointments Wike cited 47 political appointments from Tinubu since 1999. ## Wike's Financial Concerns Wike mentioned $39 million unaccounted for in Karibi Whyte Hospital project. ## Rally Attendance 40,000-capacity stadium packed with political supporters. ## Key Attendees First Lady, VP's wife, Senate President, House Speaker, APC National Chairman attended. ## Key takeaway President Tinubu commends Rivers State's reconciliation between Fubara and Wike for 2027 re-election.