Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially declared his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries. This strategic shift follows a period of heightened internal party friction and potential realignments for the 2027 state election.
In a formal statement released this Wednesday, Fubara confirmed he reached this conclusion after thorough deliberation and discussions with his close circle and family members. He expressed his intention to fully support whoever ultimately secures the party nomination.
This decision emerges while internal conflict persists within the Rivers State APC. Recent events, such as the exclusion of several Fubara-linked politicians from the House of Assembly primary candidate list, indicate a shifting power balance. Notable figures such as Victor Oko-Jumbo and Chijioke Ihunwo were left out, while associates of Minister Nyesom Wike, including Dumle Maol and Major Jack, received clearance to participate.
Political observers anticipate that this move will generate significant debate throughout Rivers State, where the ongoing dispute between the factions aligned with Fubara and Wike continues to influence the region’s governance.
