By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Hon Edison Ehie, the former Speaker of the factional Rivers state House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara has debunked claims suggesting that he is planning to contest the Deputy Governorship seat on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
“This is as he reaffirmed his unflinching loyalty to the All Progressive Congress, APC.
His reaction is coming against the backdrop of the circulation of campaign posters on major streets and spots in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital showing him as the running mate to Dr Dakuku Peterside for the 2027 polls.
According to the posters, Ehie is said to have resolved to pair with the former Director -General of NIMASA “to free Rivers State from the hands of one man”.
However, Ehie, in a statement on Saturday March 28, 2026, described the circulating posters and the messages therein as the handiwork of mischievous elements, desperately trying to mislead the public, create tension and division within the political space of Rivers state.
Ehie, the immediate past Chief of Staff to Governor Fubara while denying any knowledge or involvement in the printing and circulation of the campaign posters, described the use of his name in the project as unauthorized, misleading and mischievous.
Hon Ehie who also served as the Deputy speaker of the Rivers state House of Assembly, emphasized that Rivers State under the purposeful leadership of Governor Fubara does not need any other “rescue” from those he described as ” imaginary enemies”
While declaring his unalloyed commitment and loyalty to the APC as a party , Ehie expressed his unwavering support for Governor Fubara in his quest to move Rivers state forward.
He cautioned against any attempt by some political desperados to unsettle the political temperature of Rivers state, noting that the people are so politically conscious at the moment that they will not be hookwinked by false narratives.
He appealed to the people to disregard the circulating campaign posters as he has not entered into any alliance other than that with the APC and Governor Fubara.
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