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Rivers Crisis: Okocha Reveals The Main Reason Why 27 Lawmakers Defected To The APC
Rivers Crisis: Okocha Reveals The Main Reason Why 27 Lawmakers Defected To The APC ....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Written By Oshiobugie John
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has attributed the mass defection of 27 members of the State Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the lack of effective governance in the state. The Chairman of APC, Rivers State Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha, addressed journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, revealing that some lawmakers had confided in him regarding their decision. CONTINUE READING
The defection occurred within the faction of the embattled Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, which is loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Tony Okocha expressed his delight at the defection, referring to it as “heaven’s gains” for the APC. He informed the media that the party had been officially notified of the lawmakers’ decision to join the APC.
“We have invited you this evening to indeed convey our boundless joy over what I call heaven’s gains that we benefited from as a party,” Okocha stated.
He continued by commending the defected Assembly members and emphasized that their number (27) far outweighs the significance of the four lawmakers who remained with the PDP. Okocha criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara for allegedly giving preference to a minority faction and stated that the defected lawmakers had expressed concerns about the state of governance in Rivers. CONTINUE READING
According to Okocha, the administration was initially built on the principles of “consolidation and continuity,” but he argued that Governor Fubara’s actions were in complete contradiction to the original plan. Okocha claimed that the state was experiencing a lack of development, describing the current situation as “complete aberration” and asserting that “there is hunger in the land.”
He concluded by asserting that the defection of the 27 lawmakers would serve as a crucial mechanism for checks and balances in the government, and he applauded their decision, welcoming them into the APC with open arms.
Source: Bushradiogist
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