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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has explained that his defection from the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s role in stabilising the state.
Fubara said aligning Rivers State with the Federal Government was necessary, adding that the move was aimed at strengthening cooperation with the centre. He made the remarks during his reception by the APC at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where he officially completed the party’s membership process and received his membership card. The delegation was led by the Rivers APC Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, and included the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo.
Speaking after receiving his card, the governor said his decision was a deliberate political gesture in support of the President. “I took this decision as my return of favour; my own way of clearing the bush to ensure that his re-election in 2027 will be easy and smooth in this state. Now that we are all in one party — we have always supported, but from different flats — we are now in one flat. The job is easier to fulfil what we have promised the President,” he said.
Fubara also pledged to strengthen the APC in Rivers State, assuring party leaders of his full backing and commitment to sustaining the party’s structure. “I want to assure you that we will do everything to keep the APC as the main and active progressive party in Rivers State. From this moment, every need of the party executive becomes my responsibility,” he added.
The governor further said the state must begin preparations to deliver overwhelming support for President Tinubu, noting that the task ahead includes spreading the President’s message, addressing political resistance, and ensuring a smooth electoral victory for the APC in Rivers State.
