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Former presidential aide and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babafemi Ojudu, has criticised recent political developments in Rivers State, describing the situation as a troubling sign for internal party democracy.
Ojudu’s reaction followed the emergence of former House of Representatives Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, as the APC governorship candidate for the next Rivers State election.
The development has sparked debate within political circles after Chinda formally joined the APC only weeks after securing the party’s governorship ticket.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, officially announced Chinda’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC during plenary on Tuesday.
Reacting through a statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Ojudu questioned the circumstances surrounding Chinda’s emergence as the APC flagbearer.
He argued that political parties are traditionally built on commitment, loyalty and active participation by members who have invested years in strengthening party structures.
Expressing concern over the
