A high‑ranking government official in Rivers State, Nigeria, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dr. Benibo Anabraba, the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, submitted his resignation letter to the PDP Chairman of Ward 1, Akuku‑Toru Local Government Area, on 5 January 2026. In the letter, Anabraba cited personal reasons for leaving the party and expressed gratitude for the political opportunities he gained during his PDP membership. Although he did not disclose his next political move, sources suggest he may have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in the state.
Anabraba’s resignation is part of a broader wave of defections from the PDP to the APC in Rivers State, a trend that accelerated after Governor Siminalayi Fubara left the opposition party. The state is currently embroiled in a political crisis, with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike and Governor Fubara engaged in a public feud. Fubara’s shift to the APC is viewed as a strategic effort to secure his re‑election in 2027, while Wike has pledged to oppose his former ally’s bid. This power struggle is expected to shape the state’s political landscape in the coming months.
The resignation of Dr. Anabraba and other high‑profile defections from the PDP could have significant implications for the party’s prospects in future elections. As the political environment in Rivers State continues to evolve, observers are closely monitoring how these developments will affect governance and the regional balance of power. With the 2027 elections approaching, the ongoing crisis is likely to remain a major focus for politicians, analysts, and citizens alike.
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