
Rivers PDP faction unites under Wike’s leadership
Dr Nname Ewor, a former factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, has officially handed over his group to the camp loyal to Nyesom Wike. This move signals the end of factional divisions within the state PDP. Ewor stated that the party is now united under one leadership. He also criticised Governor Fubara for failing to honour peace agreements and for his inability to unite the party.
Key takeaways
- Dr Nname Ewor announced the handover of his PDP faction to the bloc aligned with Nyesom Wike.
- The leadership of the faction was transferred to Aaron Chukwuemeka, with all members now supporting Wike.
- Ewor accused Governor Fubara of not honouring two peace agreements brokered by the President.
- He stated that the crisis and state of emergency in Rivers were due to Fubara’s inability to unite party members.
- Ewor emphasised that the peace deals did not undermine the governor’s authority.