In a politically charged development, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has made a public declaration of support for the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The move has intensified speculations about his possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
Addressing supporters and stakeholders in a statement released earlier today, Fubara urged the people of Rivers State to align with the federal government’s vision under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“I call on the good people of Rivers State to continue to support and align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of our dear President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, while looking forward to a better tomorrow,” he said.
Although Fubara remains officially a member of the PDP, his comments have sparked wide political debate, with analysts viewing it as a strategic alignment that may culminate in his eventual defection to the ruling party.
The statement comes amid ongoing tensions within the Rivers political landscape following Fubara’s suspension, which has further polarized the state’s political elite and opened new dimensions to power dynamics ahead of 2027.
As reactions continue to pour in, many observers are watching closely to see how the PDP and APC leaderships respond to what could be a game-changing shift in one of Nigeria’s most politically active states.
