In a surprising twist of events, the Rivers State House of Assembly witnessed a major crisis on Monday as twenty-seven members officially defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers pointed to internal divisions within the PDP as the primary motivation behind their mass defection. Sources indicate that the affected legislators are aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The decision was reportedly reached during a crucial plenary session held at 8 am on Monday. The lawmakers convened under tight security measures deployed at the entrance of the Assembly complex located along Moscow Road in Port Harcourt.
The move, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the state, raises questions about the stability of the ruling party and the potential impact on the balance of power within the Assembly.
As the political drama unfolds, further details surrounding the reasons behind the division within the PDP and the implications of this mass defection are expected to emerge. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
