The Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo, has declared his commitment to doing everything within his power to ensure the success of President Bola Tinubu.
Dokubo made the statement on Tuesday during a visit by Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to his palace in Degema, Rivers State.
While appreciating Wike for the visit, Dokubo said Tinubu had stood by him during one of the most challenging periods of his life and therefore deserved his unwavering support.
“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,” he said.
“Everything that I am capable of doing, I will do to make sure that he succeeds.”
He explained that his relationship with Tinubu dates back to 1992, long before he ascended the throne as a traditional ruler.
“I was not a traditional ruler when we met in 1992. I never thought I would ever become what I am today,” he said.
“He stood by me in my most difficult period, and it is now my turn to also stand by him and also support him.”
Earlier, Wike said the purpose of his visit was to express gratitude to the community for their support and to outline reasons they should back Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The FCT minister added that he also took the opportunity to wish the people a happy new year and thank them for the warm reception.
“I know that traditional rulers don’t play politics,” Wike said.
“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.”