The PDP reacts to Fubara following his defection to the All Progressives Congress, describing the decision as a “self-inflicted injury” and a consequence of choices the governor “willingly embraced.”
Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced his switch from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday.
His move comes months after 17 members of the Rivers House of Assembly, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike and led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, also crossed to the APC. The shift altered the political balance in the state legislature.
PDP Says Fubara Chose His Path
In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, the PDP said the governor’s troubles reflected his decisions. The party referenced the legal maxim volenti non fit injuria — to one who is willing, no harm is done.
“Everyone who followed developments knows the Governor chose the road that led him here,” the statement read. “Having done so voluntarily, he cannot accuse our party or any group of failing to protect him.”
The party maintained it stood with him at critical moments. It added that civil society groups, democratic actors, and Nigerians across political divides defended him until he “capitulated.”
PDP Warns Against Democratic Decline
The PDP reacts to Fubara defection by expressing concern that Nigeria’s democracy faces growing threats. It hinted at “Stockholm Syndrome,” suggesting the governor may have submitted to pressure from powerful forces aligned with the Federal Government.
The party argued that individuals now appear to wield influence beyond institutions. It warned that such tendencies undermine democratic stability.
With Fubara now in the APC, the PDP accused the ruling party of attempting to create a one-party state. The statement urged Nigerians and the international community to resist any slide toward authoritarian politics.
