Politics
JUST IN: More Woos for Former Governor Wike As Rivers State Assembly Member Loyal To The FCT Minister Defects Back To PDP From APC
JUST IN: More Woos for Former Governor Wike As Rivers State Assembly Member Loyal To The FCT Minister Defects Back To PDP From APC....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Written By Oshiobugie John
In a surprising turn of events, Hon. Linda Somari Stewart, one of the 27 Rivers State House of Assembly members who had initially defected to the All-Progressives Congress (APC), has made a U-turn by returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). CONTINUE READING
On Monday, the group of 27 legislators, reportedly aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, had officially switched from the PDP to the APC, citing divisions within the PDP as their motivation for the move.
The lawmakers made the announcement during the plenary session, where they highlighted the perceived factionalism within the PDP as the driving force behind their defection.
However, a source revealed to Bushradiogist on Wednesday that Hon. Linda Somari Stewart, representing Okrika in the State Assembly, reconsidered her stance just as the seats of the defectors were about to be declared vacant.
This unexpected reversal signifies Stewart’s shift from Wike’s camp to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s camp.
Earlier on Wednesday, Bushradiogist had reported that a five-member faction of the State House of Assembly, led by Edison Ehie and loyal to Governor Fubara, passed the 2024 budget proposal submitted by the governor. The budget, approved by the State Executive Council on Monday, exceeds N800 billion and is titled the ‘Budget of Renewed Hope, Consolidation, and Continuity’ for the 2024 fiscal year.
In a symbolic move, the faction held the house plenary session at the Government House, Port Harcourt, amid the ongoing demolition of the assembly complex by Governor Fubara’s administration.
This development occurs against the backdrop of the other faction of lawmakers loyal to Wike, led by Martin Amaewhule, who had initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara. However, the attempted move for impeachment ultimately failed.
For more information join our whatsapp group by clicking the link here: WhatsApp Group Invite
Breaking: Complete List Of Charges Filed Against Timipre Sylva And Alleged Coup Network Exposed
“TensioIn Abuja: INEC Leadership, Mackenzie Anyanwu In Fresh Legal Battle Over Court Order
Exit Sparks Reaction: Wale Edun Says He Is Proud Of His Time In Office
Inside Tinubu’s Mind: How Bola Ahmed Tinubu Responds To Critics Revealed
Supreme Court Showdown Looms As Julius Abure Fights For Control of Labour Party
Breaking: Federal Government Of Nigeria Bans Cement Importation, Releases Full List Of Restricted Goods
Supreme Court Shocks Kano Emirate Case, Adjourns Hearing Till 2027
Here’s What Happened” — Ex-Army Chief Buratai Speaks On Borno Airstrike Tragedy
Succession Buzz: Olusi Reveals Who May Replace Sanwo-Olu In 2027
