Rivers pdp news today

Here are some recent news updates from Rivers State, Nigeria, related to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP):

Latest News

  1. Rivers PDP Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the Rivers State chapter of the PDP has deepened, with two factions of the party claiming to be the authentic leadership of the party. The faction led by Chief Felix Obuah has accused the other faction led by Senator Olaka Nwogu of being a "coup" against the party. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. PDP Chieftain, Tonye Cole, Defects to APC: A chieftain of the PDP in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Cole, a former governorship aspirant of the PDP, cited the party's internal crisis as the reason for his defection. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Rivers PDP Calls for Probe of NDDC Funds: The Rivers State chapter of the PDP has called for a probe of the funds allocated to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by the Federal Government. The party alleged that the funds were not being utilized for the development of the region. (Source: The Nation)

Recent Developments

  1. Rivers PDP Primaries: The PDP in Rivers State has concluded its governorship primaries, with the party's candidate, Siminialayi Fubara, emerging as the winner. Fubara, a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, defeated other aspirants, including Tonye Cole, who later defected to the APC. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Rivers APC Primaries: The APC in Rivers State has also concluded its governorship primaries, with the party's candidate, Tonye Cole, emerging as the winner. Cole, a businessman and former governorship aspirant of the PDP, defeated other aspirants, including Senator Andrew Uchendu. (Source: The Punch)

Analysis

The crisis in the Rivers State chapter of the PDP is a major concern for the party, as it may affect its chances in the upcoming governorship election in the state. The party's internal crisis has led to the defection of some of its chieftains to the APC, which may give the ruling party an advantage in the election. However, the PDP still has a strong following in the state, and it is expected to put up a strong fight in the election.