Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed reports suggesting he is planning to dump All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), stressing that he remains committed to the ruling party.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Rivers Governor addressed the speculation on Wednesday during a public event in Port Harcourt, following widespread rumours about his political future ahead of the 2027 general election.
The rumours gained momentum after Fubara failed to appear at the APC screening exercise for serving governors held last Saturday, raising questions about his continued stay in the party.
Francis Nwifuru and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq were also absent from the exercise. The absence triggered online speculation that Fubara might be preparing to join the NDC.
Reacting to the development, Nentawe Yilwatda clarified that the Governors were unable to attend because they were occupied with official duties in their states.
Responding directly to the reports, Fubara cautioned against relying on social media narratives and assumptions to define his political stance.
“I know that there’s been a lot of drama in the media, one story and another,” the Governor said.
“I’m a member of the Progressive Congress and nothing has changed. People should stop using whatever situation that they pick up from social media or their own interpretation of any situation to present me wrongly.
“I have not gone anywhere, I’m still a member of the Progressive Congress and I remain a member.
“Whatever happens, what is most important is supporting the overall interests of the party.”
His comments come amid increasing political consultations and shifting alliances across party lines ahead of the 2027 elections.
