Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.
Amaewhule announced the lawmakers’ decision during plenary on Friday, citing what he described as a “clear division” within the PDP as the reason for their defection.
Goalpoacher News reports that the former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike had said he would lead the reelection campaign of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers ahead of 2027 general elections.
