Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced the mass defection during plenary, declaring that he too has left the PDP and is now an APC member.

Amaewhule said his decision was influenced by internal divisions within the PDP and his desire to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he praised for prioritizing national security and showing what he described as significant goodwill toward Rivers State.

He added that steps were underway for the APC to formally issue him a party membership card.

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Earlier in the week, the full 32-member assembly passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and encouraged him to seek re-election, following a motion moved by House Leader Major Jack.

The political shifts come in the wake of a period of federal emergency rule in Rivers State, imposed due to prolonged instability and a breakdown of governance structures.

The emergency measures included the suspension of the state governor, his deputy, and all assembly members, before ultimately being lifted.

Source: Thecable