Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Rivers State, Chief Emeka Beke, don yab 27 lawmakers for state House of Assembly wey dey deny say dem don waka comot from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) go join APC. Beke talk say, “I wan put am for record say those 27 members of House of Assembly still be APC members.”

The lawmakers, wey Martin Amaewhule dey lead, first announce their defection during political wahala between former Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. But after court rule dismiss case against their defection, dem come deny say dem no leave PDP. Beke call this denial “shameful,” and remind everybody of the public celebration wey dem do when Tony Okocha welcome dem to APC.

Beke talk say after the local government elections wey go happen for October 5, 2024, dem go take action against the lawmakers. E confirm say APC go full ground for the election, as dem candidates don already pass screening. Beke still hail Governor Fubara for allowing all political parties to get fair ground for the upcoming election.