Rivers Crisis: Governor Fubara Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP and Rivers State Stability
Rivers Crisis: Governor Fubara Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP and Rivers State Stability
Reports suggesting that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been firmly denied, as the governor reaffirmed his loyalty to his party and the people of Rivers State.
The rumours, which circulated across political circles and social media, claimed that the embattled governor was considering a move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) amid the ongoing political tension in the state. However, the governor has dismissed such claims, describing them as politically motivated misinformation aimed at destabilizing the state government.
Governor Fubara reiterated that his focus remains on governance, peace, and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Rivers State, despite the political crisis that has continued to affect the state’s legislative and executive relationship.
He emphasized that he remains firmly committed to the mandate given to him by Rivers voters under the PDP platform, stressing that distractions from political speculation will not derail his administration’s development agenda.
Political analysts note that the Rivers State political landscape has remained highly volatile in recent months, following disagreements between key political actors in the state structure, which has fueled repeated speculation about defections and alignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Despite these tensions, Governor Fubara has consistently maintained that his administration is focused on governance, infrastructure development, and restoring stability across the state.
Supporters of the governor have also dismissed the defection rumours as part of a broader political strategy by opponents seeking to create confusion and weaken his administration’s standing.
The governor’s latest clarification is expected to calm rising tensions and reassure stakeholders of continuity in governance under the current political arrangement.
As the 2027 political season gradually builds momentum, observers believe Rivers State will remain a major focal point in national politics due to its strategic importance and ongoing political developments.
