Dr. Tom FredFish, a young activist, has appealed to the All Progressives Congress governors united under the Progressive Governors Forum to break their silence and actively champion fairness, justice, and democracy. His call comes in response to the challenges faced by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his supporters, who were reportedly excluded from APC primary elections.
FredFish expressed concern over what he described as a calculated effort to politically sideline Governor Fubara. He noted that loyalists were allegedly screened out while individuals with recent ties to the party—those loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike—were given preferential treatment. Such actions, he argued, undermine internal democracy and foster a culture where loyalty to powerful figures overshadows commitment, consistency, and democratic engagement.
The activist stressed that Governor Fubara deserves the same rights, recognition, and protection as any other APC governor in the country. This includes the ability to seek a second term without facing intimidation or political hindrance. FredFish urged the Progressive Governors Forum to take a firm stand alongside one of their own and uphold fairness within the party.
He further called on the forum to organize a collective visit to President Bola Tinubu to demand that Governor Fubara be cleared for a second term and granted all the privileges of a sitting APC governor. According to FredFish, the governors have enough influence, moral authority, and political power to defend democratic values and prevent the normalization of selective treatment and internal intimidation.
“What is happening to Sim Fubara today could happen to any governor tomorrow if leaders remain silent in the face of injustice. It is time for the governors to unite and protect the integrity of democratic leadership within their party,” he added. He warned that the continued marginalization of loyal party members in favor of newcomers sends a discouraging message to young Nigerians and grassroots supporters who believe in loyalty, service, and democratic participation.