PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed speculations that he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor Fubara clarified his political stance during an inspection tour of the newly constructed General Hospital and the remodelled Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Rumuigbo, Obiakpor Local Government Area of the state.
The governor said reports circulating in sections of the media suggesting that he had dumped the APC were false, insisting that he remained committed to the ruling party.
“I know 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 they pick up from social media or their own interpretation of events to present me wrongly.
“I have not gone anywhere; I am 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 health facilities by the Director of Medical Services in the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr Vincent Wachukwu, who took him through the hospital wards, conference hall, ICT centre, students’ hostel, staff quarters and other sections of the facilities.
The governor expressed satisfaction with the completion of the projects, noting that they were initiated to address pressing healthcare challenges in the area.
According to him, the decision to rehabilitate the Neuropsychiatric Hospital followed concerns over mental healthcare, while the absence of a General Hospital in the area also necessitated urgent intervention.
“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. When we came here for inspection of the rehabilitation centre the board was trying to put together, we discovered that there were more issues beyond mental health.
“We did not have a General Hospital to serve the people within this area. The closest medical facility was the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), which is far from here.
“We felt that with the space available within this compound, it would be proper to also establish a General Hospital here to cater for neighbouring communities up to Rumuola, Rumuolumeni and surrounding areas.
“Today, to the glory of God, the project is fully completed. It is not 95 per cent completed; it is 100 per cent completed.
“We are happy because it is a promise made and a promise fulfilled. What is important is doing what will positively impact the lives of our people,” he said.
