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According to a video on Arise News, on Friday June 12, 2026, Blessing Fubara, the NDC governorship aspirant for Rivers State, drew on one of the most recognisable stories in scripture to describe his political position in Rivers State, comparing the dynamics of the current political struggle to the biblical contest between Goliath and David — and placing himself squarely on the side of the underdog.
The exchange occurred during one of the more colourful moments of his Arise Prime Time interview, when host Charles asked Fubara whether, if he did not secure his party’s ticket or faced resistance from powerful political forces, he would simply accept the outcome.
The conversation had turned to the question of what leverage a relatively new political actor like Fubara truly possesses in a state dominated by established and powerful figures.
In his response, Blessing Fubara said, “If you see what’s happening in Rivers State, it’s like the case of Goliath and David, you know. So when the people speak, you will know the people are speaking. I can’t be a Goliath where we have the giants,” he said.
The host immediately seized on the comparison, noting that if Fubara is David, then he presumably has a slingshot — and pointing out that, as the biblical account shows, the slingshot is remarkably effective.
Fubara accepted the parallel without hesitation, but added an important qualification: the time to use it had not yet arrived.
He described his current approach as one of speaking to the people, building support quietly, and pursuing reconciliation rather than confrontation.
He said he did not want to come into the race with offensive politics, and that the process of rebuilding Rivers State required finesse and decorum —not the aggressive tactics that have characterised the state’s recent political battles.
The David and Goliath framing was significant. It positioned Fubara not as someone with institutional power or financial dominance, but as a candidate whose strength lies with ordinary people.
