Breaking: Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Amaewhule announced his defection along with 15 other lawmakers on Friday, marking a major political shift in the state legislature.

Details of the development are still emerging, and the full list of defecting members has not yet been released.

More to follow…