In a significant political shift, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
Addressing an assembly of political leaders and senior officials, Fubara stated:
“Siminalayi Fubara has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC),”
Reasons for the Move
Governor Fubara cited the need for a stable governance environment as the primary driver for his decision. He noted that internal friction within his former party had become an obstacle to progress, emphasizing that it was time to:
“focus on the real work”
Political Reactions and Context
While the PDP has yet to release an official statement regarding the loss of the sitting governor, APC members in the region have welcomed the move as a strategic boost for the party in the South-South. A formal reception is expected to be organized soon.
The defection follows a meeting between Fubara and President Bola Tinubu on Monday, which many observers believe played a role in the decision. It also occurs against the backdrop of a prolonged and intense power struggle between the Governor and the Rivers State House of Assembly, a conflict that has deeply fractured the state’s political landscape.