Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, broke his silence over widespread speculations that he may have defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the ongoing realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Fubara who reaffirmed his membership of the APC spoke during an inspection tour of the newly constructed General Hospital and the fully remodelled Neuropsychiatric Hospital, both in Rumuigbo, Obiakpor local government area of Rivers State.
He said that said that contrary to the “erroneous reports” in a section of the media in the last couple of days, suggesting that he had joined another political party, he remained a member of the ruling party and would continue to work for its overall interest.
“I know that there have been a lot of drama in the media; one story or another. I am a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and nothing has changed. People should stop using whatever situation that they pick up from the social media or their own interpretation of any situation to present me wrongly.
“I’ve not gone anywhere; I’m still a member of the APC and I remain a member. Whatever happens, what is important is supporting the overall interest of the party,” he said.
Fubara was conducted round the facilities by the Director of Medical Services in the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, who led him through the hospital wards, a conference hall, ICT centre, students hostel, staff quarters, and other critical sections.
He expressed delight at the completion of the two projects which according to him, were conceived to address critical needs in the health sector in the state.
He recalled that while the rehabilitation of the Psychiatric Hospital became necessary at some point, the administration also discovered that the area had no General Hospital to take care of the basic health needs of the people.
“This very project, if you could remember, when we came in we had an issue that required our sudden visit and it had to do with mental health. So when we came here for the inspection of the Rehabilitation Centre that the board was trying to put together, we found out that we had more issues than even the mental health issue.
“We didn’t have a General Hospital to serve the people within this area. The closest medical center that they had here was the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, which is very far from here. We felt that with the space we have in this compound, it will be proper for us to also have a General Hospital situated in this particular facility to take care of the neighbouring communities up to Rumuola, Rumuolumeni and all the surrounding areas.
“Today, to the glory of God, we can see that the project is already completed.”
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