Twenty-seven Rivers lawmakers decamp to APC as Wike-Fubara clash reignited
In a shocking move that would dominate the Nigerian political space in the next few weeks, twenty-seven lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers, elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP,) declared their decision during Monday’s plenary at the Rivers Assembly Complex.
The members of the legislature were led by Martin Amaehwule.
It has also been reported that the lawmakers are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike.
Remember that the state legislature has been in a critical crisis since they attempted to impeach the governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara.
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, had earlier called for peace as he apologised to the people of the state over the recent political face-off that has generated mixed reactions across Nigeria.
The embattled state governor, in a statement, described the crisis as “regrettable anxieties,” while highlighting the need to make sacrifices for peace to prevail in the state.
Fubara also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in the rancour with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
“I wish to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, for his fatherly intervention, which opened a series of communication channels to facilitate the timely resolution of the festering crises. I wish to also thank our elders who are currently intervening in the matter.”
Fubara added, “Let me clearly state that my actions are aimed at restoring peace and stability in our state. I am a man of peace and as governor, the advancement of our state is my primary concern.
“We must, therefore, not allow circumstances that could retard all efforts at achieving greatness for our people to prevail.
“On our part, we are always willing and ready to embrace the path to lasting peace and tranquility with a commitment to consummating all efforts and initiatives by Mr. President and other well-meaning Nigerians, including my brother governors and the elders.
“I assure the people of Rivers State that peace will certainly prevail and we shall continue to work together to advance the peace, security and progress of our state.”
