The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is intervening to resolve internal political tensions in Rivers State, according to the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. He confirmed the party is actively engaged in discussions to halt impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, initiated by members of the state House of Assembly.
Professor Yilwatda made the statement on Sunday during an interview on Trust TV. His comments address a weeks-long crisis in Rivers State where the state assembly has insisted on pursuing impeachment against the state’s executive leadership. The National Chairman framed the dispute as an internal party matter that the APC is determined to settle through its established mechanisms.
“We are discussing this with the lawmakers because that is an internal party issue,” Yilwatda stated. He emphasized the APC’s capacity for self-resolution, describing the party as having “a lot of mechanisms for resolving our internal issues” designed to “self heal” during conflicts. This process, he explained, is currently underway in Rivers State.
The goal of the intervention, according to Yilwatda, is to ensure stability in the oil-rich state and maximize electoral opportunities for the party. “We’re ensuring that we stabilize Rivers State and we maximize opportunities in Rivers State so that we can win and win overwhelmingly in the state,” he added.
The public confirmation of high-level party mediation underscores the national APC leadership’s direct involvement in a state-level governance crisis. The outcome of these talks is likely to be closely watched for its impact on political stability in Rivers State and the APC’s strategic positioning in a key region ahead of future elections. The party’s approach highlights an attempt to manage intra-party disputes without external legal or legislative escalation.
