Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has given an explanation for his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) instead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor had said earlier in the week that he was leaving the main opposition party to join the APC.
The governor stated that he chose to support President Bola Tinubu’s reelection campaign while speaking at the government house in Port Harcourt on Friday and accepting the APC membership card from the party’s chairman, Chief Tony Okocha.
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.
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.
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