Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the completion of major projects across the state could give the All Progressives Congress an advantage during the 2027 general elections.

Fubara said candidates of the ruling party would be able to point to the achievements of his administration, particularly completed infrastructure projects, when seeking the support of voters.

The governor spoke while commissioning the 14.5-kilometre Agba-Ndele Road and a bridge connecting communities in Emohua and Abua/Odual Local Government Areas of Rivers State.

He said the newly completed projects, along with other infrastructure delivered by his administration, would provide APC candidates with tangible achievements to showcase during their campaigns.

Fubara explained that the road and bridge were part of his administration’s efforts to take development to communities and ensure that government projects have a direct impact on residents.

He said the intervention became necessary after the government observed the poor condition of the old Abua Road, which had caused commuters to spend several hours travelling between communities.

According to him, the newly completed road would significantly reduce the difficulties previously experienced by residents and motorists using the route.

The governor also disclosed that the bridge was initiated by an earlier administration and was not started by either his government or his immediate predecessor.

He explained that he decided to complete the project because government should be viewed as a continuous process, with successive administrations building on projects that will benefit the people.

Fubara said the identity of the administration that initiated a beneficial project should not prevent a subsequent government from completing it and putting it to use.

He commended residents of Ndele for their cooperation and support during the construction of the project, noting that such community participation contributed to its completion.

The governor also charged the chairmen of Emohua and Abua/Odual local government areas to take responsibility for protecting government infrastructure within their communities.

He urged residents, youth organisations, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to protect the road and bridge from vandalism and ensure that the facilities continue to serve their intended purposes.

Fubara warned that damaging public infrastructure wastes government resources and slows down development.

The state Commissioner for Works, Temple Nwofor, said the completed road covers 14.5 kilometres and includes drainage infrastructure, shoulders and other supporting facilities.

He added that the bridge measures about 239.4 metres and includes walkways on both sides, alongside a 1.2-kilometre access road.