Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and released a support song for President Bola Tinubu, showcasing his new allegiance. The governor led his supporters in singing Tinubu's popular anthem, "On Your Mandate We Shall Stand," shortly after announcing his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ¹ ².
Fubara's defection is seen as a strategic move to align with the ruling party and access federal support for Rivers State. He cited the PDP's failure to support him during the state's political crisis as a reason for his switch. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a bold decision and others seeing it as intensifying existing tensions ³ ⁴.
*Key Points:*
- *Defection Announcement*: Fubara announced his defection at a stakeholders' meeting in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, December 9.
- *Support Song*: He led supporters in singing Tinubu's anthem, symbolizing his new allegiance.
- *Reason for Defection*: Fubara cited PDP's lack of support during Rivers State's crisis.
- *Reactions*: Mixed reactions from supporters and critics, with some seeing it as strategic and others as divisive ¹ ² ⁴.
