The defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Rivers State lawmakers to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may have altered the political equation in the oil-rich state. More importantly, it has repositioned Fubara as the leader of the ruling party in Rivers State, directly challenging Wike’s once unassailable influence. With Fubara now firmly in the APC, political control of Rivers has entered uncertain territory. He notes that the APC structure grants governors sweeping authority over party affairs, often eclipsing even state party executives. As 2027 approaches, one reality is clear: Rivers State is once again a theatre of high-stakes political drama.

Source: The Guardian December 22, 2025 15:04 UTC