BREAKING: Gov Fubara withdraws from APC governorship primaries

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in the state.

In a statement he personally issued on Wednesday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara said his decision was driven by conviction and a desire to promote peace and unity in Rivers State.

He stressed that his withdrawal should not be interpreted as weakness or surrender, but as a sacrifice for the greater good of the state.

“Let it be clearly understood that I stepped aside from participating in the upcoming Rivers State Gubernatorial election not out of weakness, fear, or surrender, but out of conviction and sacrifice so that Rivers State may move forward in peace and unity,” he said.

Fubara added that he remains committed to serving the people of Rivers State until the end of his tenure.