Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries scheduled to hold on Thursday. In a decisive move that has sent ripples across the state’s political landscape, the governor formally stepped down from the race, clearing the path for other aspirants within the party.

In a personally signed statement titled “My decision to withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries,” which was released on Wednesday night, Governor Fubara announced his withdrawal and pledged his full support for the candidate who eventually emerges from the primaries. He emphasised his commitment to the unity and success of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, urging party members to remain focused on delivering good governance to the people

This development is expected to reshape the dynamics of the upcoming primaries and the broader political conversations in Rivers State as stakeholders regroup ahead of the general elections.