In a surprising political development, 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made by Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the House, during plenary on Friday, where he also confirmed that he would be leaving the PDP to join his colleagues in the APC. Amaewhule cited divisions within the PDP as the main reason for the mass defection.
The legislators who switched parties include Dumle Maol, Major Jack, Linda Stewart, Franklin Nwabochi, Azeru Opara, Smart Adoki, Enemi George, Solomon Wami, Igwe Aforji, Tekena Wellington, Looloo Opuende, Peter Abbey, Arnold Dennis, Chimezie Nwankwo, and Ofiks Kabang. This shift comes just days after 32 members of the assembly passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, urging him to seek re-election, following a motion moved by House Leader Major Jack.
The defection raises pressing questions about the future political alignment of Rivers State and the strength of the PDP in the region. Will this realignment reshape the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news stories.
