Fubara Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment To APC

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denied reports claiming he defected from the All Progressives Congress, insisting that he remains a loyal member of the ruling party.

Fubara made the clarification on Wednesday while inspecting the Neuropsychiatric Hospital and the newly constructed General Hospital in Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt.

The governor described the reports as social media speculation and urged the public to ignore what he called false interpretations of events.

“I know that there has been a lot of drama in the media, with one story or the other. I am a member of APC and nothing has changed,” he said.

“People should stop using whatever situation they pick up from social media or their own interpretation of any situation to present me wrongly.”

Fubara maintained that he remained committed to the party and would continue working in its overall interest.

“I have not gone anywhere, I am still a member of APC and I remain a member. Whatever happens, what is most important is supporting the overall interest of the party,” he added.

The governor also restated his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services across the state.

According to him, the newly constructed General Hospital in Rumuigbo was initiated to improve access to quality healthcare for residents in surrounding communities, particularly in the area of mental health services.

He explained that many residents previously depended on the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital for medical care due to limited healthcare facilities in the area.

Fubara said the state government decided to utilise available land within the hospital premises to develop a modern General Hospital that would serve residents of Rumuigbo, Rumuola, Rumuolumeni and nearby communities.

Expressing satisfaction with the pace of work, the governor disclosed that the project had reached about 95 per cent completion.

He described the project as part of his administration’s promise to prioritise policies and infrastructure that directly improve the welfare of the people.