Rivers Governor Fubara Welcomes Lawmakers Who Defected to APC
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially welcomed members of the National Assembly who recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
So far, eleven lawmakers have defected from the PDP, while one joined from the Labour Party (LP).
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Boniface Onyedi, Governor Fubara said the defections reaffirm his own decision to join the APC and reflect a shared commitment to the development of Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole.
According to the governor, the move represents a united political front, positioning Rivers State as a key player in national governance and opening doors for socio-economic growth. He also noted that the development aligns with the ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Governor Fubara expressed confidence that the newly enlarged coalition of lawmakers would back the President’s policies and reform initiatives. He also reiterated his personal commitment to ensuring Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 general elections.
Calling on all well-meaning residents of Rivers State, Fubara urged them to join the APC and contribute to a new era of peace, progress, and prosperity.
The lawmakers who recently joined the APC include two Senators: Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East) and Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South-East).
The six House of Representatives members who defected on Tuesday are Dumnamene Dekor, Solomon Bob, Cyril Hart, Victor Obuzor, Blessing Amadi, and Felix Nwaeke.
Others who switched allegiance last week include Awaji-Inombek Abiante, Boniface Emerengwa, Boma Goodhead, and Umezuruike Manuchim (LP).
