27 Rivers PDP lawmakers defect to APC

At least 27 lawmakers of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The lawmakers cited the division within the PDP as the primary reason for their departure to the largest opposition APC.

This move complicates the crisis that has rocked the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The affected lawmakers are said to be the ones loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The lawmakers, it was gathered held plenary around 8 am on Monday where the decision was taken.

The lawmakers sat under tight security mounted at the entrance of the Assembly complex along Moscow Road in Port Harcourt.

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