Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself “number one” in the state following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor made the remark after receiving his APC membership card on Friday, December 12, 2025. Expressing satisfaction with his new political affiliation, Fubara said he was pleased to formally join the ruling party.
He pledged to work towards ensuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in Rivers State during the 2027 presidential election.
“I am not just a member of the All Progressives Congress; I am the number one,” he said. “I have collected my membership card, and the form is 001.”
It’s Spiritual Assignment, Says Fubara on Defection to APC
He described his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “spiritual assignment,” insisting that the move aligns the state with the political direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Fubara, who earlier in the week formally severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the remarks on Friday at Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after receiving his APC membership card from the state chairman, Chief Tony Okocha.
Declaring himself “number one” in the party’s hierarchy in Rivers State, the governor said he was delighted to obtain the card, which he noted bears the registration number 001.
According to him, his defection was guided by the need to ensure harmony between the state and the presidency, particularly ahead of the 2027 elections.
“As you have said, this is indeed a spiritual assignment because it concerns the safety, progress, and growth of Rivers State,” he said. “We cannot pursue a different direction when the President is pursuing another. Joining the APC is part of our commitment to ensure a seamless working relationship and to contribute meaningfully to his re-election efforts in Rivers State.”
Fubara added that aligning with the ruling party would strengthen the state’s political stability and development agenda.
He expressed appreciation to the APC leadership for what he described as a warm and open reception, pledging to support the party structure and ensure it becomes fully functional across the state.
“This is now your home, Mr Chairman. You are welcome here anytime,” he said. “We will keep the APC active and fully functional in Rivers State, and every need of the party will be taken care of.”
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