By Joy Yesufu
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has confidently asserted that his party will soon assume leadership in Rivers State.
During an event marking the defection of Dawari Ibietela George, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) to the APC, Ganduje emphasized the need to “rebuild and reposition” the Rivers State chapter of the APC to establish a stronghold in the region.
Ganduje praised George, referring to him as a “big fish” within the political landscape, and expressed his confidence in George’s ability to enhance the party’s influence in the state.
He maintained that Rivers State will be completely APC, emphasizing his expectations from George’s reintegration into the party.
Welcoming George, Ganduje assured him that a robust structure would be created to accommodate him and other returning members, stating, “You are now equal members with every other member of the party. We are committed to widening democracy in the country.”
Ganduje’s declaration comes amid ongoing political tensions between Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. While it has been alleged that Wike is collaborating with embattled former state chairman of the APC, Tony Okocha, he has denied these claims.
