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.

Mr Ewor, formerly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, announced the dissolution during Mr 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 the Aaron Chukwemeka-led caretaker committee. PDP is no longer factionalised in Rivers,” Mr Ewor said, hailing Mr Wike’s leadership.

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

Mr Ewor alleged that President Bola Tinubu mediated twice to resolve the political crisis in the state, but Mr 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,” Mr Ewor added, refuting claims that Mr Wike intimidated his leadership.

Earlier, ONELGA local government chairman, Chukwu Ogbogu, thanked Mr Wike for development interventions and personal support during his tenure as governor, noting many locals benefited from state and federal appointments.

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

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

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

Mr Wike, in his remarks, lauded the ONELGA people for their unity and strength, describing the LGA as a “no-go area” for Mr Fubara’s supporters, emphasising support for Mr 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)