Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, confirmed his PDP membership despite 16 Rivers State Assembly members defecting to the APC. He acknowledged their right to switch parties, although they did not consult him, citing internal PDP divisions.
Wike noted that roughly 10 lawmakers remain with the PDP. He expressed regret over the defections but stated that the party’s constitution allows such actions when the party is factionalized, emphasizing ongoing efforts to strengthen the remaining members.