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FLASH: 27 Rivers Lawmakers Dump PDP For APC

The ongoing political drama in Rivers State has taken a very interesting turn as 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Osun Defender had reported that things are not right between the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

A member of the Assembly, Enemi George, confirmed that the 27 lawmakers were under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule.

He said the decision was taken during their sitting on Monday morning.

Details later

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