The Peoples Democratic Celebration, PDP, has described the defection of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as “self-inflicted,” warning that the event threatens Nigeria’s democratic steadiness.
In an announcement on Tuesday signed by its Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the social gathering stated the transfer contributes to what it known as a rising slide towards a one-party system.
In accordance with the assertion, the governor made political decisions that led to his departure and shouldn’t blame the social gathering or any stakeholder.
“Everybody who has adopted the developments resulting in this defection will recall that the governor willingly travelled the trail that introduced him right here,” the PDP stated.
It added that regardless of the tensions in Rivers State, the governor shouldn’t overlook the assist he obtained from the social gathering, civil society teams and Nigerians through the disaster.
The PDP additionally cautioned Fubara towards what it described as sympathy for these it alleges pushed him in his present route.
The social gathering additional stated the controversy in Rivers highlights weaknesses in Nigeria’s democratic establishments and the rising affect of people who use federal energy to overwhelm opponents.
It maintained that current occasions present a shrinking political area and accused the APC of working towards establishing a one-party construction.
The PDP urged residents, democratic establishments and the worldwide neighborhood to stay vigilant because the nation navigates what it known as a vital second for Nigeria’s democracy.
