Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), making him the latest in a series of governors to abandon the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Governor Fubara, who was previously one of the few remaining PDP governors, confirmed his defection at a meeting on Tuesday, where he stated that he had received approval to leave the party.
He revealed that he had visited President Bola Tinubu the day before, noting that “the reason for the visit was not for personal interest but for state interest consultation.”
Fubara explained his caution in changing parties, saying: “I do not want to make any mistake this time around, and not to step on any landmine anyone is laying for us.”
He justified his departure from the PDP by stating that “we have no protection.”
He then made the formal declaration:“The most interesting part of the meeting is what you all have been waiting for. We have taken that decision today; we are moving to the APC,” he declared.
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Governor Fubara now joins a growing list of governors originally elected on the PDP platform who have since switched to the APC.
A common reason cited by these defectors is the necessity of aligning their state with the Federal Government.
Governors Who Have Left the PDP
The following governors have defected from the PDP, with most moving to the APC, citing reasons ranging from the need for federal alignment to internal party crises:
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Enugu State (Peter Mbah): Announced his defection to the APC on Tuesday, October 14, stating he was leaving “to better connect the South-East state to the Federal Government.” Mbah’s defection included members of the National Assembly, state House of Assembly, and other influential politicians.
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Bayelsa State (Senator Douye Diri): Ended months of speculation in November by officially resigning from the PDP, citing “obvious reasons.” He confirmed his decision followed extensive consultations and that “23 members of the state House of Assembly would be moving with him.” He summarized his decision by saying: “So, today, I have formally resigned from the PDP for very obvious reasons.”
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Delta State (Sheriff Oborevwori): Left the PDP for the APC on April 23. The move, according to his Commissioner for Information, “was taken to build the bond of love in our state, advance the security and welfare of our people, and ensure the development of Delta because all politics is local.”
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Akwa Ibom State (Umo Eno): Switched from the PDP to the APC on June 6, 2025, stating he moved because he “could not guarantee electoral victory under the PDP.” He explained: “We have worked very hard but we know that at the national level, our party is not performing as expected.”
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Osun State (Ademola Adeleke): Formally resigned from the PDP on December 2, 2025, citing “persistent leadership turmoil at the party’s national level.” Adeleke submitted his resignation on November 4, 2025, and has “officially joined the Accord Party” days after leaving the PDP.
Current PDP Governors & Upcoming Moves
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Plateau State (Caleb Mutfwang): A group of PDP members held a rally in Jos in December 2025, “urging Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect to the opposition APC,” amidst ongoing speculations linking him to other parties.
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Taraba State (Agbu Kefas): The Taraba State Chairman of the APC, Ibrahim Tukur, “confirmed that Kefas will formally join the party in January 2026,” a defection that was postponed in November following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State.
PDP Governors Who Have Defected to the APC (Since 2023):
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Umo Eno – Akwa Ibom State (South-South)
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Sheriff Oborevwori – Delta State (South-South)
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Peter Mbah – Enugu State (South-East)
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Douye Diri – Bayelsa State (South-South)
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Siminalayi Fubara – Rivers State (South-South)
List of PDP Governors Still in the Party (as of December 2025):
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Ahmadu Fintiri – Adamawa State (North-East)
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Bala Mohammed – Bauchi State (North-East)
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Caleb Mutfwang – Plateau State (North-Central)
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Agbu Kefas – Taraba State (North-Central)
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Dauda Lawal – Zamfara State (North-West)
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Seyi Makinde – Oyo State (South-West)
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