27 Lawmakers Loyal to ex-Governor Nyesom Wike Defect to APC in Rivers

All 27 State House of Assembly members in Rivers State, who are loyal to the former Governor of the State, Nyesom Wike, have reportedly defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

It was gathered that the lawmakers dumped their Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC today, December 11, during the sitting of the House.

The lawmakers were seen brandishing the flags of the APC in a group photograph after the sitting.

A member of the Assembly confirmed the defections, saying the House also passed the second reading for the local government amendment law.