Defect Now Or Be Dumped! APC Chieftains Urge Fubara To Ditch PDP

The call came from prominent Ijaw leader, Joseph Ambakederimo, who also advised Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, to abandon the opposition party and align with the APC to accelerate development in the South-South region.

Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Ambakederimo argued that the PDP no longer represents the interests of the Ijaw people and lacks the capacity to address the infrastructural needs of the region.

He stressed that joining the APC, which controls the federal government, would position the South-South—especially Bayelsa—for economic growth and infrastructure development.

“Politics is about protecting one’s interest,” Ambakederimo stated. “Governor Diri should leave the PDP and embrace the APC because the Ijaw people have lost relevance under the umbrella. Neither the PDP nor the ADC offers a path forward.”

He emphasized that Bayelsa, being the only fully Ijaw state, must not remain isolated from national politics, and that integration with the ruling party is key to unlocking opportunities for the region.

“Our people need to realize that to truly benefit and protect our interests, we must be part of the decision-making process at the national level. Anything short of that is an illusion,” he said.

Praising Governor Diri for his focus on development, Ambakederimo insisted that switching parties would not be for personal gain but to uplift the entire Ijaw nation.

“This is a moment that calls for bold action, not hesitation,” he declared. “The Ijaw people have been sidelined for too long. It’s time we united for a powerful economic and political resurgence.”