BREAKING: 27 Rivers PDP Lawmakers Defect To APC, Give Reason
As the crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly appears to worsen, 27 members said to be loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory and immediate past governor of the state, Mr Nyesom Wike have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers announced their defection on Monday at the plenary, citing division in their party - Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - as the reason for the move. The lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule had initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but the move failed.
Source: saharareporters.com
