The Digest:
A significant internal conflict has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) after a top party official publicly disrespected Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, leading to a sharp rebuke from the party's National Secretary.
Key Points:
- APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru condemned remarks by the party's South-South Vice Chairman, Victor Giadom.
- Giadom had referred to Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a "so-called governor of Rivers State."
- Basiru described the language as "unbecoming" and "disrespectful" to an elected governor.
- He insisted the office of governor must be respected regardless of political differences.
- Giadom had earlier stated that Governor Fubara must "pass through" FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to achieve anything in Gokana LGA.
- Local APC leaders in Gokana pledged loyalty to Wike and President Tinubu during the event.
- The clash reveals deepening factional divisions within the APC over the Rivers State political feud.
Sources: Leadership, Vanguard
