Rivers APC Invites Governor Fubara to Join Party

Rivers APC Invites Governor Fubara to Join Party

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has extended an open invitation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to defect to its fold ahead of the planned reinstatement ceremony marking the end of emergency rule in the state. The invitation was made by the reinstated Rivers APC spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.“If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress,” Nwauju stated, adding, “We would gladly receive the governor into our party.” When asked if Fubara would become the party’s leader in Rivers State upon joining, Nwauju affirmed, “By the convention of our party, if he joins the APC, he becomes the leader of the party.”Nwauju also addressed the administration of Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.), who has overseen the state for the past six months under emergency rule. He clarified that the APC has not officially demanded a probe into Ibas’ tenure, noting that the administrator’s budget was approved by the National Assembly. “There is a committee from the House of Representatives overseeing the period of emergency. I expect they will do due diligence and report their findings to Nigerians,” Nwauju said.The invitation to Fubara comes as President Bola Tinubu and the suspended governor are set to return to Nigeria on Tuesday, ahead of Thursday’s transition to democratic rule. Tinubu, who cut short his vacation in France and the United Kingdom, departed Nigeria on September 4 and was initially scheduled to return on September 10. Fubara, meanwhile, is returning from London as preparations intensify for the handover of power, marking the end of emergency rule in Rivers State.    

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 - NigerianEye

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