Governor Sim Fubara has swiftly called for an emergency executive council meeting in response to the monumental defection of 27 Rivers State House of Assembly members from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
27 Rivers House Members Defect from PDP to APC
The unexpected move, announced by assembly members aligned with FCT minister Nyesom Wike, prompting Governor Fubara to take immediate action.
The outcome and decisions stemming from the emergency executive council meeting will be crucial in addressing the fallout from the mass defection. It is expected that discussions will revolve around strategies to mitigate the impact on the administration and potential countermeasures to secure political stability in the state.