By Muhammad Mamman
A major political upheaval is expected in Rivers State today as several members of the Rivers State House of Assembly prepare to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to information circulating on Monday via Politics Nigeria.
Although the full list of defecting lawmakers has not yet been formally released, sources within the Assembly indicate that the defectors are drawn largely from the faction opposed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The anticipated switch is expected to significantly alter the political equation in the state, deepening the ongoing rift that has defined Rivers politics for more than a year.
The development follows months of heightened tension between rival blocs within the Assembly, with repeated accusations of interference, factional sittings, and failed reconciliation efforts. Analysts say today’s expected mass defection could strengthen the APC’s presence in the state while weakening the influence of the ruling party within the legislature.
If confirmed, the move would mark one of the most consequential shifts in the state’s political landscape since the crisis began, potentially setting the stage for fresh legislative dynamics and renewed political battles ahead of future elections.
Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
