“PDP is not worried about Governor Fubara’s political future” - Rivers PDP Chairman

According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of TV Platinum on September 28, 2025, The People’s Democratic Party in Rivers State is brushing aside swirling rumors of a possible defection by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress, choosing instead to focus on governance and internal cohesion.

 Amid a political climate thick with speculation, the Rivers State PDP Chairman Robinson Akawor firmly stated in a phone interview that the party is not worried about Governor Fubara’s political future, asserting that whatever decision the governor makes will be his personal choice. His comment comes amid increasing pressure and chatter following recent political movements in the state.

The rumors gained traction after Governor Fubara paid a surprise visit to President Bola Tinubu in the company of Hope Uzodinma, the chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum. The visit was widely interpreted by observers as a signal of shifting political allegiances. Even more conspicuous was Fubara’s statewide address afterward, where he failed to acknowledge the role of the PDP in defending democracy during recent turbulence in the state. This silence, for many, was louder than words, sparking fears that Fubara may be eyeing a move to the ruling APC ahead of 2027.

Despite the murmurs, the Rivers PDP appears unfazed. Akawor reiterated that Fubara retains the right to pursue whatever political path he deems best, as long as it aligns with the interests of the people of Rivers State. He emphasized that the party has not received any formal communication indicating a planned defection. According to Akawor, the PDP remains confident in its structures and the loyalty of its elected officials, maintaining that speculation alone cannot shake the foundations of its state-wide support.

The political landscape in Rivers State has been particularly volatile in recent months, with internal party tensions boiling over and new alliances forming. Fubara's strained relationship with political godfather and former governor Nyesom Wike has also added to the intrigue. Wike, now a minister in the APC-led federal government, has been accused of working behind the scenes to sway the governor’s decisions. Fubara, meanwhile, appears to be asserting independence, gradually reshaping his inner circle and signaling a readiness to chart his own course.

As 2027 draws closer, the stakes for party loyalty, power consolidation, and grassroots influence are rising fast. The PDP’s reaction to the Fubara speculation suggests a calculated strategy to avoid inflaming the situation publicly while monitoring developments behind closed doors. Whether the governor remains with the PDP or not, the words “PDP is not worried about Governor Fubara's political future” reflect a party attempting to project strength and confidence. In the unpredictable terrain of Nigerian politics, it may also be a sign that larger power plays are already in motion, awaiting the right moment to unfold.