Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially switched from the embattled Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, describing the move as payback to President Bola Tinubu for helping restore stability in the state.
The governor made the declaration during his formal reception into the APC at Government House, Port Harcourt, where he completed his membership registration and received his party card from a delegation led by Rivers APC Chairman Chief Tony Okocha and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo.
Fubara didn’t mince words about why he crossed party lines. He credited Tinubu directly with stabilizing Rivers State amid its ongoing political crisis.
“I took this decision as my return of favour,” he said. “My own way of clearing the bush to ensure the President’s re-election in 2027 will be easy and smooth in this state.”
The governor pointed out that while he’d supported Tinubu before, doing so from different political platforms made things complicated.
Now, he says, they’re finally “in one flat”, making cooperation much simpler.
Fubara didn’t just join the party, he’s taking ownership of it. He promised party leaders that strengthening the APC in Rivers State is now his personal responsibility.
“Every need of the executive and the party becomes my responsibility from this moment,” he assured them.
“We will do everything to keep APC as the main and active progressive party in Rivers State.”
Looking ahead to the next presidential election, the governor made his mission clear: Rivers State must deliver overwhelming support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
He acknowledged the work involved, spreading the President’s message, tackling political opposition, and ensuring a landslide victory in the state.
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