By Our Correspondent
Twenty-seven Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This may not be unconnected to the unending political tension in the state.
This action may be an indication that their godfather, Nyesome Wike may be finalizing his movement to the APC as well.
The crisis came into public light following the burning of the Rivers State Assembly Complex on 29th October. In reaction, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of orchestrating the burning of a section of the State House Assembly complex.
The rift among members of the State House of Assembly had led to some lawmakers commencing impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara. This move was, however, halted following the intervention of President Tinubu.
A member of the Assembly, Enemi George, who confirmed the development to newsmen said the 27 lawmakers were under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule.
According to him, the decision to defect to APC was taken during their sitting on Monday.
In this case, the governor, Fubara, may also be running into a hitch as this action of the majority of the House of Assembly members may translate to impeachment in the days to come.
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