Based on the context of the 2025-2026 political crises in Rivers State, Nigeria, the phrase has been frequently used by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to describe the transient nature of political power, particularly in his public statements regarding his conflict with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike .
It serves as a mantra for resilience, suggesting that the current, intense political struggle in Rivers State is a temporary phase, and that focusing on doing what is right for the public is more important than pandering to power brokers . no_king_lives_forever
Fubara emphasizes that power and authority are transient, and "no authority lasts forever" . Based on the context of the 2025-2026 political