Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday announced that he has left the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressives Congress. The move was made public during a stakeholders meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where he met with political leaders, party supporters, and top government officials.
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The defection came after months of rising political tension in the state, especially between Fubara and key figures within the PDP. The governor, who has been at the centre of a long-running power struggle, chose the meeting as the moment to reveal his new political direction.
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The gathering, which was attended by top government aides and loyalists, was used to explain why he believed it was time to switch parties. Fubara stated that the step was taken to allow him work with a group he believes aligns better with his plans for the state. His move places him among several other governors who have crossed over to the ruling APC this year.
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The announcement has created new political conversations in the state, as observers now watch how the shift will affect ongoing issues in Rivers politics, including the relationship between the governor and other major players in the region.
While details of the discussions held at the meeting are expected to emerge later, the governor’s decision instantly reshaped the political climate in Rivers State and raised questions about how the PDP will respond to the loss of one of its leading figures.
More updates are expected as party members and national leaders react to the defection and its possible effect on future elections and governance in the state.
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