- Reports claiming that Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara may dump the APC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have sparked widespread political reactions online.
- Although unconfirmed, the speculation has fueled debates about electoral laws, party politics and the future of Rivers State’s political structure.
Fresh political tension is brewing following reports that Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara may be heading to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after allegedly being excluded from a recent APC screening process.
The development has generated intense reactions across social media and political circles, with many Nigerians debating the possible implications ahead of future political alignments in the country.
Although there has been no official confirmation from Governor Fubara or the APC leadership as of the time of filing this report, the speculation has continued to gain momentum online.
Political observers believe that if the reports eventually prove true, the development could reshape alliances within Rivers State politics and trigger fresh debates within the ruling party structure.
Reacting to the reports, @i_am_myloking mocked the situation, writing:
“After they made him sing ‘on your mandate we shall stand’ like a primary school prefect, he had to leave that cult of a party. The embarrassment is already stamped on his image.”
@Lordsnowxx expressed support for the alleged move, saying:
“It’s worth doing and fighting for, he should and luckily popularity may favor him.”
However, some Nigerians questioned whether such a move would even be legally possible under the electoral law.
@Princechina4u wrote:
“It can’t and won’t happen. It’s pass deadline for an Aspirant of any political office to switch party and secondly, he was involved in APC primary, so can’t get involved in another party’s primaries.”
Similarly, @BelloAderemile1 questioned the legality of the alleged plan.
“How possible? Can someone leave a party he already obtained nomination form from because he failed screening to another party during the same electoral process?”
@0ladayoo also doubted the possibility, writing:
“Can the new electoral law permit this. I doubt.”
Meanwhile, @McAdedokun suggested that reconciliation may be a better option than defection.
“He should just negotiate with the presidency. What is the negotiation? Himself and Wike should swap benefits and privileges… Wike should go back to state while federal privileges as currently being enjoyed by Wike be given to Fubara’s camp FCT minister position included.”
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