Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Fubara confirmed on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
The announcement — delivered at a gathering of local party stakeholders and aides — marks a dramatic realignment in Rivers politics. Multiple national outlets reported that the governor made the declaration during the meeting and that the move follows a period of intense political tension in the state.
Sources say the defection came on the heels of recent engagements in Abuja, including interactions with federal officials, fueling speculation about broader political negotiations behind the switch. Analysts warn the defection could reshape party alignments in Rivers, a PDP stronghold, and affect local and national strategies ahead of future elections.
The development arrives after months of high-stakes confrontation between the state executive and lawmakers — a crisis that previously prompted federal intervention and a temporary state of emergency earlier this year. Political watchers say Fubara’s move to the APC may be aimed at consolidating support and insulating his administration from fresh legislative pressure.
Reactions were swift: local party figures and opposition voices signalled both surprise and condemnation, while APC leaders welcomed the governor’s decision. It remains unclear how many lawmakers and local officials will follow suit; party-switching in Rivers has in the past produced legal and procedural challenges that typically require registration at ward level and verification by party authorities.
What’s next: expect official statements from both the PDP and APC state chapters, and close tracking of any ripple effects in the Rivers State House of Assembly. ReportNaija will continue to follow this story and update readers as developments unfold.
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