Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed reports claiming he had defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he remains a member of the ruling party.
The governor spoke amid growing speculation and social media reports alleging that he had dumped the APC for another political platform ahead of the 2027 general election.
Reacting to the rumours, Fubara said there had been “a lot of drama” in the media over his political affiliation, stressing that nothing had changed regarding his membership of the party.
“I know that there’s been a lot of drama in the media, one story and another,” the governor said.
“I remain a member of the Congress and nothing has changed. People should stop using whatever situation that they pick up from the social media or their own interpretation of any situation to present me wrongly.”
Fubara further declared that he had not joined any other political party despite the speculation surrounding his political future, Nigeria Affairs reported. “I have not gone anywhere. I’m still a member of the Progressive Congress, and I remain a member,” he stated.
The Rivers governor also urged political supporters and stakeholders to prioritise the overall interest of the APC, regardless of ongoing political tensions in the state.
“Whatever happens, what is most important is supporting the overall interest of the party,” he added. The clarification comes amid heightened political realignments and permutations ahead of the 2027 elections, with several reports linking prominent political figures to possible defections across party lines.
