Rivers APC Breaks Silence On Viral List Allegedly Favouring Nyesom Wike Allies

The committee stated that the alleged list did not originate from its officials and should be ignored by party members and the public.

Earlier reports had alleged that after screening 98 aspirants, the committee cleared candidates loyal to Nyesom Wike while disqualifying several aspirants linked to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The reports specifically claimed that 65 aspirants associated with Fubara were screened out, while 33 loyal to Wike were cleared.

However, in a disclaimer issued on Monday and signed by the committee secretary, Hon. Tanko Yamowa, the APC described the circulating document as false, unauthorised, and misleading.

“The attention of the party leadership has been drawn to the circulation of a purported list of cleared and uncleared aspirants for the Rivers State House of Assembly making rounds on various media platforms,” the statement read.

“We wish to categorically state that the publication is false, unauthorised, and did not come from the appropriate party authorities.”

The committee explained that the screening exercise, chaired by Rt. Hon. Muraina Ajibola, had only recently concluded and that no official result had yet been released.

According to the statement, the party remains committed to its established procedures and timelines regarding the publication of screening outcomes and other related matters.

The APC assured members that any official information concerning aspirants would be communicated through approved party channels at the appropriate time.

The statement also urged party supporters, aspirants, and the public to disregard the alleged list, describing it as the handiwork of individuals attempting to create confusion and unnecessary tension within the party.