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BREAKING: Gov Fubara Summons Executive Council Meeting Over Defection Of 27 Rivers Assembly Members To APC

The unexpected defection, announced by assembly members loyal to FCT minister Nyesom Wike, has sent shockwaves…

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Governor Sim Fubara has reportedly called for an emergency executive council meeting following a monumental defection by 27 Rivers State House of Assembly members from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

VerseNews reports that the unexpected defection, announced by assembly members loyal to FCT minister Nyesom Wike, has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape.

Governor Fubara’s swift response to convene an urgent meeting signals the gravity of the situation and the need for immediate deliberations within the executive council.

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The mass defection has already ignited speculation about potential ramifications for the political landscape of Rivers state.

The move by the assembly members underscores a significant shift in political allegiance and hints at possible realignments in the state’s political dynamics.

The outcome and decisions stemming from the emergency executive council meeting are crucial in addressing the fallout from the mass defection and charting the future course of political actions for Governor Fubara and his administration.

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