Governor Wike Reacts to 16 Rivers Lawmakers Defecting from PDP to APC

Governor Nyesom Wike expressed disappointment as 16 lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Wike acknowledged the internal divisions within the PDP but emphasized the need for unity.
The defection highlights political shifts in Rivers State, impacting the balance of power in the state legislature.
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