Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has explained that his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by a desire to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s role in stabilising the state.
According to the governor, aligning Rivers State with the Federal Government was necessary to strengthen cooperation with the centre and ensure political stability.
Fubara made the remarks during his official reception into the APC at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where he completed the party’s membership process and received his card. The event was led by the Rivers APC Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, alongside the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo.
Speaking after receiving his membership card, Fubara said, “I took this decision as my return of favour; my own 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.”
The governor also pledged to strengthen the APC’s structure in Rivers State, assuring party leaders of his full support.
He said, “I want to assure you that we will do everything to keep APC as the main and active progressive party in Rivers State. From this moment, every need of the exco and the party becomes my responsibility.”
Fubara added that the state must prepare to deliver massive support for President Tinubu, noting that the task ahead involves spreading the President’s message, addressing political resistance, and ensuring a smooth victory for the APC in Rivers State.
