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Fubara Denies Dumping APC For NDC Amid Fresh Rivers Political Crisis

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied reports claiming he dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).

The governor spoke with journalists on Wednesday, insisting that he remains a member of the APC despite growing political tension in Rivers State.

“Nothing has changed,” Fubara says

Fubara dismissed social media reports suggesting he had defected from the ruling party.

According to him, his loyalty to the APC remains intact.

“I’m a member of the APC, and nothing has changed. Whatever happens, what is important is supporting the overall interest of the party,” he said.

The clarification followed widespread reports on Tuesday alleging that the governor had moved to the NDC amid the ongoing political crisis in the state.

Fresh twist in Rivers APC crisis

The controversy comes amid renewed tension between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

The political dispute reportedly escalated after the APC House of Assembly Screening Committee disqualified all 32 aspirants allegedly backed by the governor ahead of the party primaries for the 2027 Assembly election.

However, the committee cleared 29 serving lawmakers loyal to Wike, including lawmakers led by Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol, to participate in the primaries.

Reports also indicated that the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, obtained the APC nomination form to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives.

Committee submits screening report

According to reports, 98 aspirants appeared before the four-member screening panel set up by the APC National Working Committee.

The exercise reportedly took place at the party secretariat in Port Harcourt over the weekend.

A copy of the committee’s report, signed by Muraina Ajibola, Ishaku Tanko Yamawo, Abdullah Hajia Aisha Abdullahi Adamu, and Danjuma Samuel, stated that the process was conducted using a “transparent, orderly and participatory procedure.”

Defection of Fubara’s ally fuels speculation

Political tension further intensified after Blessing Fubara Snr, described as a close political ally and elder brother to the governor, reportedly defected from the APC to the NDC.

Supporters of the move claimed it was driven by alleged humiliation and manipulation within the APC screening process.

The development has continued to fuel speculation over possible political realignments in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections.

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