Asari Dokubo: Tinubu stood by me, I‘ll support his re-election

The ‘Amanyanabo’ of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Asari Dokubo, has pledged to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

Dokubo made the vow when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, visited him in his Palace in Degema on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Commending Wike for the visit, Dokubo said Tinubu stood by him in his time of need.

He said: “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.

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“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 also support him.”

Earlier, Wike explained that his visit to the community was to thank the people for their support and to let them know why they should support Tinubu in 2027.

He added that the visit was to also wish the people a happy new year and thanked Dokubo for the warm reception.

The minister stated: “I know that traditional rulers don’t play politics.

“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.”

The Star