Rivers Senators, Reps’ defection to APC strengthens political stability, transformation under Tinubu’s administration – Fubara 

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has commended Tuesday’s defection of two Senators and members of the House of Representatives representing Rivers constituencies at the National Assembly.

Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East) and Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South East), and six members of House of Representatives on Tuesday December 23, 2025 defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Members of House of Representatives include, Dumnamene Dekor, Solomon Bob, Cyril Hart, Victor Obuzor, Blessing Amadi and Felix Nwaeke.

Fubara, in a statement on Tuesday, said the defection signals the emergence of a united and strategic political front in Rivers State, as well as reflects visible transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The governor formally welcomed members of the National Assembly described their decision to defect as courageous, principled, and forward looking.

He noted that the lawmakers’ action represents a bold demonstration of commitment to the collective progress of Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole.

The governor also commended them for aligning with earlier defectors who had already taken similar steps in support of his administration and the APC.

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These include Boniface Emerengwa, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, Boma Goodhead who joined APC from PDP and Umezuruike Manuchim, who joined the APC from the Labour Party in solidarity with the Rivers State governor.

Fubara emphasised that the lawmakers’ decision goes beyond mere political realignment, describing it as a strong validation of his own earlier decision to join the APC.

He said that the development signals the emergence of a united and strategic political front aimed at fully integrating Rivers State into the centre of national governance.

The governor said this alignment will position Rivers State to maximise opportunities for accelerated growth, inclusive development, and long-term sustainability.

He noted that the growing coalition reflects the visible transformation taking place under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration.

Fubara expressed confidence that the expanding support base in Rivers State will contribute significantly to the success of the President’s ongoing reforms.

He reaffirmed his unwavering resolve to deliver victory for President Tinubu in the 2027 General Elections and called on all well-meaning people of Rivers State to join the APC in ushering in a new era of progressive politics, peace, stability, and unprecedented prosperity.