…..UPDATE: “Why we defected to APC”, 27 Rivers PDP lawmakers reveal
The 27 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, have explained why they took the decision.
The members are loyal to the former governor of the state, and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike.
The lawmakers, led by Martin Amaewhule had initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but the move failed.
According to them, they dumped the PDP because the party is devided.
The crisis in the House has led to the emergence of two factional Speakers – Martins Amaehule, who is loyal to Wike; and Edison Ehie, a strong supporter of Fubara.
The crisis recently led to the burning of the State Assembly complex and factionalised the lawmakers into camps.
The crisis followed a reported disagreement between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, political godfather and now Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Fubara returned to the state after the peace meeting in Abuja with the President and apologised for the anxiety caused following the crisis.
…..UPDATE: “Why we defected to APC”, 27 Rivers PDP lawmakers reveal
