Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what is shaping up to be one of the most significant political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The announcement was made during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where the governor addressed a gathering of party leaders, traditional rulers, senior government officials, and other influential stakeholders.

Governor Fubara’s move places him among the growing list of high-profile political figures who have switched allegiance to the APC in recent months, signalling intensified political realignments as the countdown to 2027 gathers momentum.

As of the time of filing this report, the reasons behind Fubara’s defection remain unclear. The governor did not immediately disclose whether members of his cabinet or political associates would follow him to the ruling party.

Reactions from both the PDP and APC are expected in the coming hours, as political watchers assess the implications of the governor’s move for the balance of power in Rivers State and the South-South region at large.