The Digest:
Former Rivers State APC governorship candidate, Tonye Cole, has declared Governor Siminalayi Fubara "not safe" within the party, alleging the governor aligned with an illegitimate faction. Cole stated that only the Emeka Beke-led executive holds legal standing and can offer Fubara genuine political sanctuary.
Key Points:
- Tonye Cole states Governor Siminalayi Fubara is "not safe" in his current APC faction.
- He argues Fubara joined the party through the Tony Okocha-led group, which lacks legal recognition.
- Cole asserts the Emeka Beke-led executive is the only legitimate APC structure in Rivers State.
- He acknowledged Fubara's defection from the PDP was a politically smart move.
- Cole warned the party must avoid a repeat of the 2019 crisis, where its candidates were barred.
- He invited Fubara to realign with the Beke faction to secure lawful recognition and safety.
- The national APC leadership had previously welcomed Fubara's defection in December 2025.
Sources: Vanguard News
