Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor had earlier in the week, announced his defection from the main opposition party to APC.
Speaking at the government house in Port Harcourt on Friday while receiving the APC membership card from the party’s chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, the governor said his decision was to align with President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The governor described the move as “spiritual assignment”, stressing that joining the APC gives the state opportunity to have a good working relationship with the president.
“As you have said, 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.
“Joining the APC is part of our commitment to ensure a seamless working relationship and to contribute meaningfully to his reelection efforts in Rivers State”, he said.
Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to the party leadership for the warm reception, noting that his decision to align with the APC was made in the interest of the state’s stability and development.
He further pledged to strengthen the APC in the state, assuring that the party structure, members, and executives would receive his total support.
“This is now your home, Mr Chairman. You are welcome here anytime. We will keep the APC active and fully functional in Rivers State, and every need of the party will be taken care of,” Governor Fubara affirmed.
