Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced his withdrawal from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for peace and stability within the state as the primary reason for his decision. This announcement, made in a statement he signed on Wednesday evening, has elicited a range of reactions from various stakeholders in the state. A former Rivers State official has expressed disappointment over the withdrawal, while others have commended Fubara for prioritizing the state's welfare. The implications of this decision on the political landscape in Rivers State remain to be seen as the primaries approach.
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