APC Chieftain Tonye Cole Declares Governor's Defection Invalid Amid Political Crisis

APC chieftain Tonye Cole has criticized the defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stating that it is invalid due to the current political crisis in River State, Nigeria. Cole emphasized the need to uphold democratic norms and warned against ignoring established rules within the party.

He maintained that his faction remains the legal and recognized leadership of the APC in the state, despite international party endorsements. The dispute highlights the deepening rift within the party and the challenges it faces in maintaining unity.