What Will Happen If Fubara Takeover Rivers PDP From Wike, Top Chieftain Explains

• A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, has reacted to the move by Governor Sim Fubara's faction to take over the PDP
• Akinniyi, who is the spokesperson of the PDP National Youth Group said there is no state in Nigeria where the Governor is not heading the state party chapter
• During an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Akinniyi said the PDP lost the LG elections due to the power struggle between Fubara and the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Port -Harcourt, Rivers state - The Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Group, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, said it is normal for Governor Sim Fubara to be the leader of the PDP in Rivers state.

Legit.ng previously reported that the Rivers state high court sacked the chairman of the PDP in Rivers state, Hon. Chukwuemeka Aaron, on Monday, January 13.

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In his judgement, Justice Stephen Jumbo, the court's presiding judge, nullified the ward, local, and state government congresses of the PDP.

Akinniyi said peace would return to PDP in Rivers state following the state high court's judgement, which implied that Governor Fubara would take over the party's leadership in Rivers from the FCT Nyesom Wike.

“There is no State in Nigeria at the moment where the Governor is not in charge of the state party chapter, so why is Rivers State different?" Akinniyi remarked.

“It's a norm for the Governor to be the Leader of his party, in his state, and with the new development from the High Court, I think peace will return to Rivers State PDP.”

During an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Akinniyi stated that the PDP fully supported Fubara as the party could not afford to lose the governor and the state.

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The PDP chieftain also claimed that the party lost the local government elections in Rivers due to the battle of supremacy between Fubara and the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.

He insisted that Governor Fubara should and must be in charge of Rivers State PDP to ensure unity.

“It's our prayer that Governor Sim Fubara is fully in charge of the structure. You will recall that we lost the LG elections due to the battle of supremacy between the ex-Gov and his successor.

“Governor Fubara should and must be in charge of Rivers State PDP, as it is the practice everywhere. With this development, those who are hell-bent on sharing powers with the Governor can take a chill pill.

“PDP can't afford to lose Governor Fubara and by extension Rivers State. So we are in support of anything that will sustain his administration and that of our great party - PDP. “

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Fubara’s faction moves to take over Rivers PDP from Wike

Legit.ng also reported that Governor Fubara’s and Wike’s factions were set for a major showdown in Port Harcourt.

Governor Fubara’s faction had reportedly moved to take over the PDP’s secretariat along Aba Road, Port Harcourt.

Meanwhile, Wike's camp warned that any attempt by Fubara’s faction to take the party was tantamount to crisis.

Source: Legit.ng