Political Earthquake in Rivers: Speaker, Lawmakers Jump Ship to APC

Seventeen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing internal party crisis. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike acknowledged the move, while Amaewhule expressed support for President Tinubu. This development highlights the ongoing political power struggle in Rivers State and its legislative implications.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Pelumi Ilesanmi • Local • 7 months ago • 1 minute read •
Political Earthquake in Rivers: Speaker, Lawmakers Jump Ship to APC

Seventeen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, have formally announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, which signals a significant political realignment and strengthens the APC's presence in the Rivers Assembly, was declared during a plenary session on Friday. This development has been widely attributed to a

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