Sixteen lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress.
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The decision was formally announced during a plenary session on Friday, following growing divisions within the PDP.
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The defections come amid escalating factional disputes in the state, where rival groups have been struggling for control. The shift also reflects broader tensions within the PDP at the national level, weakening its cohesion ahead of upcoming political contests.
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The lawmakers involved are known supporters of former Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Their move is seen as an attempt to maintain political influence and align more closely with the ruling APC in Abuja.
Sources indicate that Wike has been facing pressure as his standing with President Bola Tinubu has declined. Efforts to consolidate support through votes of confidence from loyalists have not improved his position within the federal government.
The defection alters the political landscape in Rivers State, giving the APC stronger representation in the House of Assembly. It also signals potential realignments ahead of future elections, as party loyalties shift in response to internal disputes and strategic calculations.
Political analysts suggest the move could weaken the opposition locally while enhancing the ruling party’s control. The realignment may influence policy decisions and legislative priorities in the state as the APC consolidates its new majority.
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