Rivers Crisis: PDP BoT Makes Position on Wike vs Fubara

Rivers Crisis: PDP BoT Makes Position on Wike vs Fubara

The Rivers state political crisis is expected to receive fresh air as the supreme leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have vowed to reunite Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

This is as Governor Fubara received a delegation from the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) to address speculation about his loyalty to the party.

The PDP Board of Trustee members have visited the Rivers state to stop the move by Governor Siminalayi Fubara from dumping the party to the opposition.
Fubara hosts PDP leaders in Rivers Photo Credit: @SimFubaraKSC
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When Rivers crisis started

Fubara and Wike's fight started soon after the former became governor of the state. He had been threatened with impeachment, and the crisis divided the state House of Assembly into factions.

The BoT delegation was led by its chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara. Others in the entourage were former chairman Ahmed Makarfi, elder statesman Olabode George, and Senator Abdul Ningi.

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The visit aimed to put to rest months of speculation that Governor Fubara had left the PDP for the APC.

Despite calls for him to leave the party, Governor Fubara has remained silent about his next move. The delegation's visit was to seek peace and strengthen old alliances within the party.

Governor Fubara expressed doubts about his membership in the PDP, but the BoT's visit convinced him that he was still recognised as a member.

Why PDP must retain Rivers - BoT chairman

Senator Wabara emphasized the importance of retaining Rivers state within the PDP, warning that losing the state to opposition parties could harm the nation's future.

Wabara praised Governor Fubara's patience and resilience, assuring that the BoT will address the party's crisis in accordance with the constitution.

The BoT Chairman acknowledged that Governor Fubara has demonstrated enormous care for the PDP, which is why he has been patient with the party leadership's inactivity amidst the crisis.

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The visit and discussions aimed to resolve the crisis and ensure Governor Fubara's continued membership and support for the PDP.

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop, Journalism AI Discovery. He previously worked as Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng