Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was a simple and straightforward one, saying he had largely remained on the fringes of party activities during his time in the PDP.
The governor spoke on Thursday while addressing journalists at the APC national headquarters in Abuja, shortly after formally joining the ruling party.
Responding to concerns about his entry into the party and leadership direction, Fubara said:
“When you say I am a new member of the progressive family, that is correct, but I have always been a progressive at heart. We now have a direction. Maybe before, we didn’t have a leader or a governor as the head of the party. Now that I am a member, I will ensure that I bring everybody together for more unity and progress of the party in the state. So there is nothing to worry about—you now have a direction.”
He further explained the reasons behind his defection, describing it as a personal decision rooted in gratitude and cooperation. According to him:
“I think my transition was one of the easiest things I have done in my life. I call it easy because saying thank you is very simple. Showing appreciation and gratitude is easy. My joining the All Progressives Congress is to say thank you to Mr President and to join hands with other progressives to develop my state and Nigeria at large. It wasn’t a difficult decision; it was easy. If you know my story, you will understand that.”
Political analysts believe Fubara’s move could significantly alter the political dynamics in Rivers State as political parties begin early positioning ahead of the next general elections.
