Siminalayi Fubara
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Siminalayi Fubara has been serving as governor of Rivers State since October 31, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Siminalayi Fubara
Siminalayi Fubara won the 2023 Rivers governorship election under PDP but defected to APC in 2025 following a protracted political crisis with his predecessor Nyesom Wike.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Siminalayi Fubara |
| Title / Role | Governor |
| State | Rivers State |
| Party | APC |
| In office since | October 31, 2023 |
| Left office | October 31, 2027 |
| Geopolitical zone | SS |
🏛 Role of the Governor of Rivers State
The Governor of Rivers State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Rivers State is part of the SS geopolitical zone, with Port Harcourt as its capital. Siminalayi Fubara currently serves as governor since October 31, 2023.