Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primary
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has stepped down from the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The governor made the announcement in a statement released on Wednesday and personally signed by him.
He said the decision came after consultations with people close to him, including family members, friends, and political associates.
Fubara explained that he decided to withdraw from the APC primary after careful consideration.
Despite leaving the race, he said he remains committed to the party and would support whoever eventually emerges as the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State.
His withdrawal comes as political activities continue to build ahead of the next governorship election in the state.
The move is expected to change the direction of the APC primary contest and could affect the calculations of other aspirants within the party.
Although the governor did not give detailed reasons for stepping down from the race, his statement suggested that the decision was made after weighing different political and personal factors.
Fubara also assured party members and supporters that he would continue to stand with the APC and work for the success of the party in the state.
More details are expected to emerge regarding the development and the reaction from party leaders and supporters across Rivers State.
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