Fubara’s defection was not surprising but very necessary

Elderstatesman in Rivers State, Bernard Mikko, has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing the move as necessary for self-preservation, political protection, and the overall welfare of the state.

In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, Mikko said Fubara’s defection was not unexpected, citing the collapse of the PDP as a functional political platform in Rivers State and across the South.

Mikko explained that political realities in Rivers State, and Nigeria at large, often require leaders to align themselves with parties capable of safeguarding their positions and supporting governance.

He described Fubara’s…