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Sat, Sep 2, 2023 7:00 PMAPC Warns PDP of Impending Takeover in Rivers State
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The political atmosphere in Rivers State is buzzing with anticipation as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) sets its sights on taking over the reins of power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has issued a warning to the PDP, highlighting the party's readiness to wrest control of the oil-rich South-South state.
Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of Senator Magnus Abe's group at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, Ganduje expressed optimism about the APC's prospects in Rivers State. He emphasized the united front created by the convergence of the three major blocks within the party, signifying a formidable force that will redefine the political landscape in the state.
"The blocks are the APC members that have been there despite all that happened. The second is the group of those who broke away from APC for one reason or the other and have decided to come back to the fold. That block is very strong and that shows hope, and the third block is the block coming from the PDP. This is from the wind that we have seen so far," Ganduje stated.
The warning from the APC Chairman serves as a wake-up call for the PDP, which has held sway in Rivers State since the advent of democracy in 1999. It underscores the determination of the APC to make significant inroads into the opposition stronghold and chart a new political trajectory.
Furthermore, rumors of former Governor Nyesom Wike's alleged defection to the APC have intensified following a recent meeting between him and Ganduje in Abuja. Wike, a ministerial nominee and PDP chieftain, played a pivotal role in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory at the February 25 presidential polls. His reported interest in joining the APC has sparked speculations about the PDP's stability in Rivers State.
Ganduje's statement is a testament to the increasing fortunes of the APC and the party's determination to expand its reach. He revealed ongoing discussions to persuade opposition parties to merge with the APC, demonstrating the party's emphasis on consolidation and building broad-based support.
The impending takeover bid in Rivers State signifies a significant shift in the state's political dynamics. It remains to be seen how the PDP will respond to this renewed vigor from the APC and whether they can maintain their hold on power in the face of mounting opposition.
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