Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking one of the most significant political shifts in the state’s recent history.
The governor announced his decision on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The gathering included top political figures, party leaders, traditional rulers, and senior government officials.
Governor Fubara’s move comes amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, particularly the long-running power tussle between him and his predecessor. His defection places Rivers—one of Nigeria’s most politically strategic states—firmly in the hands of the ruling APC at the national level.
Although the governor did not offer a detailed explanation during the announcement, his decision follows a pattern seen across the country this year, with several high-profile politicians and state executives also crossing over to the APC.
Political observers say the defection could significantly alter the state’s political dynamics ahead of the next election cycle, potentially reshaping alliances and strengthening the ruling party’s grip in the South-South region.
More updates are expected as reactions begin to pour in and as Governor Fubara addresses the public on what influenced his political shift.
