Fubara Defects to APC, Says Move Is a “Spiritual Assignment” to Boost Rivers–Tinubu Alliance

|By Chinwendu Nwani

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained his decision to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the switch aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s re-election agenda.

Fubara, who announced his defection earlier in the week, gave the clarification on Friday at Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after he received his APC membership card from the party’s state chairman, Chief Tony Okocha. He said the move was both strategic and symbolic.

Describing his defection as a “spiritual assignment,” the governor said joining the ruling party positions Rivers State for a stronger working relationship with the president, especially as political alignments ahead of 2027 intensify.

“This is indeed a spiritual assignment because it concerns the safety, progress, and growth of Rivers State. We cannot pursue a different direction when the President is pursuing another,” Fubara stated.

He added that the defection forms part of his commitment to support Tinubu’s re-election efforts and ensure seamless governance between the state and the federal government.

Fubara also thanked APC leadership for the warm reception, noting that his decision was motivated by the quest for stability and sustainable development. He pledged to strengthen the party’s structure in Rivers State, promising full support for its members and executives.

“This is now your home, Mr Chairman. We will keep the APC active and fully functional in Rivers State, and every need of the party will be taken care of,” the governor affirmed.