Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed claims that he has left the All Progressives Congress for the National Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Reports had surfaced suggesting he was considering a switch after failing to secure the APC's gubernatorial nomination for the next election cycle. Fubara called the reports false and reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC. He insisted he remains a member of the party and has not defected to any other political platform. Social media speculation and politically motivated narratives were cited by him as sources of the misinformation. He urged the public not to accept unverified claims circulating online. Fubara noted that people were misrepresenting ongoing political developments to suggest he had abandoned the APC. "I remain a member of the APC," he was quoted as saying. He emphasized his commitment to supporting the party's growth and interests. His statement comes amid rising political movements and realignments across Nigeria as the 2027 general elections approach. Defections and internal party struggles have become common in several states. Rivers State remains a focal point of political activity, with leadership succession and party affiliations under intense scrutiny. Fubara's clarification adds to the growing narrative around political loyalty and speculation in the run-up to the next electoral cycle.
Fubara's firm denial of defecting to the NDC stands in contrast to his refusal to confirm whether he still has APC backing for 2027. If he hasn't left the party, the need to publicly reaffirm his membership suggests internal uncertainty. His focus on countering rumors rather than stating clear support from party leadership raises questions about his actual standing within the APC. The emphasis on social media misinformation does not erase the fact that such rumors often gain traction only when there is visible political strain.
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