Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara withdraws from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the exercise, citing the collective interest of the state and the need for peace, stability, and unity. Multiple reports say the withdrawal occurs before the primaries scheduled for Thursday, May 21. Premium Times reports that, outside Rivers, all other sitting APC governors secure their party’s tickets for a second term, with the Rivers governorship ticket affected by Fubara’s decision.
The reports also include details on internal party processes. One outlet reports that Fubara passes APC screening before withdrawing, citing the party chairman’s remarks. Another report notes protests by Abdulrahman Pantami during the party process. Across the coverage, Fubara indicates he will support whoever emerges as the APC governorship flag bearer, while the political context is described as tense, with disputes around consensus candidates for 2027.
