US EditionBREAKING: Fubara Defects to APC
Governor Siminalayi Fubara cited internal conflicts and a prolonged clash with the Rivers State House of Assembly as reasons for his defection to the All Progressives Congress.
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house, Port Harcourt.
- Internal party divisions prompted Fubara to defect, citing conflicts that hindered progress amid a prolonged clash with the Rivers State House of Assembly to secure stable governance.
- Fubara's Monday meeting with President Bola Tinubu fuelled speculation, and many believe the discussion influenced his decision to defect to the APC.
- Initial reactions were mixed as APC leaders in Rivers plan a formal reception while the Peoples Democratic Party holds internal consultations amid political instability.
- The move marks another chapter in Rivers State's long-running political struggle, with early party members describing the defection as a major boost for APC's influence in the South-South region.
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PDP Reacts To Fubara’s Defection, Says Democracy Under Attack In Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday cried out, saying that democracy was under severe attack in Nigeria. The party was reacting to the defection of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s defection from PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) earlier in the day. “We reiterate to Nigerians and the global community that with the unrelenting disposition of the ruling party towards the attainment of a one-party state, and …
PDP condemns Fubara’s defection to APC – calls move “pitiful” and a blow to democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday described the defection of Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “pitiful,” condemning what it called a self-inflicted political choice that undermines democratic institutions. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP accused powerful individuals of […]
Gov Fubara defects to APC
By Lizzy Chirkpi Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came on Tuesday evening, ending weeks of speculation about his political future. According to Fubara, the decision reflects gratitude for “the overwhelming support the state has received from Bola Tinubu and the federal government.” The defection is a major development i…
Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara Dumps PDP For APC
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).He announced this at a stakeholders meeting at the government house in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday. It would be recalled that 17 members of the State House of Assembly including the speaker, Martins Amaewhule, had defected to the APC on Friday. The governor and lawmakers have been at loggerheads in the recent …
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