By PHILIP YATAI

Dr Nname Ewor, factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has dissolved his faction into the Aaron Chukwemeka-led committee, supported by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

Ewor, formerly loyal to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, announced the dissolution during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni (ONELGA) Local Government Area (LGA) on Friday.

“Today, I am handing over the chairmanship and leadership of my faction to Aaron Chukwemeka-led caretaker committee. PDP is no longer factionalised in Rivers,” Ewor said, hailing Wike’s leadership.

He explained he left the Fubara camp because the governor could not be trusted.

Ewor alleged that President Bola Tinubu mediated twice to resolve the political crisis in the, but Fubara failed to keep agreements.

“If the president mediated twice, that means you cannot be trusted. Can such a leader be trusted? We can’t trust him,” Ewor added, refuting claims that Wike intimidated his leadership.

Earlier, ONELGA Local Government Chairman, Mr Chukwu Ogbogu, thanked Wike for development interventions and personal support during his tenure as governor, noting many locals benefitted from state and federal appointments.

Mrs Nkemjika Ezekwe (ONELGA II State Constituency), described Wike as a “women empowerment advocate”.

Ezekwe explained that Wike gave Rivers women voice and financial independence, pledging solidarity behind the minister.

Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator of Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, lauded Wike as a “divine project” and commended his bridge-building efforts across Rivers State.

Wike, in his remarks, lauded the ONELGA people for their unity and strength, describing the LGA as a “no-go area” for Fubara supporters, emphasising support for Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Family initiative.

“We are not talking about party politics in Rivers but Renewed Hope Family for Tinubu, and we would do all we can to give him the needed support,” he said. (NAN)

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