Rivers State: Odili Says Fubara Defection To APC An Alignment with FG
Former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, has praised Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Recall that Fubara had, during a stakeholders’ meeting he convened at Government House, Port Harcourt, recently Ann his defection to the ruling party, stating that it was for the peace, development, and progress of the state.
Odili said the governor’s decision translates to the state aligning with the Federal Government, which he described as “perfect” because, according to him, Rivers State stands to benefit more from the centre.
The former governor made the remarks during the 8th Founders’ Day and 5th Convocation of PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, last Friday.
Odili, who is the founder and Pro-Chancellor of the university, lauded the governor for his investments in education and the health sector, particularly primary healthcare, which he said aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s strides in the sector.
He stated, “With what you have done as our governor, the attention you have paid to education and health is highly commendable. I’m sure no state in Nigeria can boast of the quality of zonal hospitals which you have built.
“The emphasis on primary healthcare, excellent. And you have tailored your programme to align properly with what Mr. The President is doing in the health sector. So far, not less than 500 infrastructural developments have taken place across the country.
“So, the alignment of Rivers State with the Federal Government is perfect. We support it, we encourage it because our people are in the kitchen where the national cake is baked.”
Odili continued, “If you take a look at all those who work in the kitchen, they eat better than everybody else and they look better than everybody else.
“Let Rivers people align with the Federal Government behind our governor to ensure that the best that the state can get, we get it.
