PDP Couldn’t Protect Us – Rivers Governor Says, Dumps PDP for APC

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his now erstwhile political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could not provide him and his supporters protection when they desperately need it.

Fubara announced on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 during a Stakeholders Meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Addressing journalists, he indicated that the long‑awaited signal for a political realignment had been received hence the decision at this time.

“We have the full support and a positive nod to leave where we are. We didn’t get any protection where we were, and the reason we are still standing today is because of that new place.”
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He made this announcement after a closed‑door meeting with party stakeholders, after which journalists were invited to hear the governor’s remarks.
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‎Governor Fubara explained that his decision was shaped by a Monday consultation with President Bola Tinubu, which he described as a strategic step to avoid “mistakes” and safeguard state stability.
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‎“I went to see Mr. President not for a personal visit but for a state‑interest consultation,” he said, adding that the President had taken note of the situation in Rivers State and would act swiftly.
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‎He indicated that the long‑awaited signal for a political realignment had been received: “We have the full support and a positive nod to leave where we are.
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‎ We didn’t get any protection where we were, and the reason we are still standing today is because of that new place.”
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‎The Governor credited President Tinubu for his continued leadership, stating, “Without Mr. President, there wouldn’t be any His Excellency Siminalayi. It would have been a former governor.”

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‎Emphasizing the practical necessity of the move, Fubara said, “We cannot support Mr President in isolation. We cannot give him backyard support. ‎This evening, we are moving to the APC.”

He assured supporters that the formal defection processes would commence immediately and reaffirmed his commitment to collective political goals:
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‎“I have not let you down before, and I will not let you down now.”