Fubara’s defection self-inflicted, threatens democracy – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the defection of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as “self-inflicted,” warning that the development threatens Nigeria’s democratic balance.

In a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party said the move contributes to what it called a growing slide toward a one-party system.

According to the statement, the governor made political choices that led to his departure and should not blame the party or any stakeholder.

“Everyone who has followed the developments leading to this defection will recall that the governor willingly travelled the path that brought him here,” the…