RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI FUBARA DEFECTS TO APC
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) .
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Defection Announcement : Fubara announced his decision during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt, citing the need for stable governance and alignment with partners who support Rivers State’s progress.
– Meeting with President Tinubu : Fubara’s defection follows a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday, sparking speculation about possible political shifts.
– PDP’s Failure to Protect : Fubara explained that his decision was prompted by the PDP’s failure to protect him during the recent political crisis in the state, while the APC offered support and protection.
– Political Realignment : The defection represents a significant political realignment in Rivers State, with implications for the 2027 general elections.
– South-South Geopolitical Zone : Fubara’s move means all six states in the South-South geopolitical zone are now controlled by the APC, raising concerns about a potential one-party system in Nigeria .
Fubara’s move adds to the growing list of governors and top political figures who have switched to the APC in the course of the year, signalling a further realignment ahead of future political contests.
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