The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State has formally merged with the Aaron Chukwuemeka-led group loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The development was announced on Friday by Robinson Nname Ewor, chairman of the Turaki-aligned faction, during Wike’s visit to Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.
Veracity reports that the merger marks a significant realignment within the opposition party in Rivers and casts doubt on the continued relevance of the Turaki-backed faction.
Ewor’s announcement came shortly after he accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of misleading PDP members by asserting that he could outmaneuver Wike politically in the state.
The factional leader described the merger as ending the era of parallel leadership structures within the party.
He said, “Finally before I go. I’m Sim’s PDP Chairman. I hope you people know. You people should know. I’m his Chairman.
“Today, I’m handing over that Chairmanship, leadership of that faction to Aaron Chukwuemeka.
“PDP is no longer factionalized in Rivers State. PDP is under one Chairman and under one leadership, under the FCT leader.”
The announcement effectively places the PDP in Rivers under Wike’s influence, consolidating his control over the party’s structure in the state.
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