I’ll do everything to ensure Tinubu wins in 2027 because he stood by me: Asari Dokubo
Asari Dokubo, the ‘Amanyanabo’ of Torusarama Piri, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, has pledged to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Mr Dokubo made the pledge on Tuesday, when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, visited him in his palace in Degema.
Commending Mr Wike for the visit, Mr Dokubo explained that Mr Tinubu stood by him in his time of need, stressing, “It is time to return the favour.”
“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.
“Everything that I am capable of doing, I will do to make sure that 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,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Wike explained that his visit to the community was to thank the people for their support and to explain why they should support Mr Tinubu in 2027.
He added that the visit was also to wish the people a happy new year and thanked Mr Dokubo for the warm reception.
“I know that traditional rulers don’t play politics,” said Mr Wike. “You are my friend, and I felt that there’s no way I would come here, where you reside, and to your kingdom without coming to greet you and to say happy new year.”
(NAN)
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