The party’s position was made public by its state spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, amid growing tension across the state following the Rivers State House of Assembly’s decision to advance allegations of gross misconduct against the governor.
Rivers State has remained on edge in recent days as political actors, civil society groups, and residents closely monitor developments at the House of Assembly.
The impeachment move has heightened uncertainty, raising concerns about political stability and governance in the oil-rich state.
Addressing the situation, Nwauju made it clear that the APC would not lend its support to any action capable of destabilizing the state or overturning the will of the electorate.
Speaking during an interview aired on Arise News, a video of which was later shared on the station’s official YouTube channel, Nwauju insisted that Governor Fubara remains the legitimate leader produced through a democratic process.
He argued that the APC has no intention of allowing internal conflicts from another political party to spill over and disrupt its own structure or governance outlook in Rivers State.
According to the APC spokesperson, the political crisis currently unfolding has its roots in disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and he cautioned against allowing such disputes to contaminate the APC’s stance or undermine democratic institutions.
He warned that the party would resist any attempt by what he described as self-created political forces to plunge the state into chaos for personal or factional gain.
The discussion took a more pointed turn when the issue of alleged external influence on the Rivers State House of Assembly was raised.
Nwauju declined to directly address or mention the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, who has been widely linked to the political tensions in the state.
He maintained that he had no obligation to comment on the actions or intentions of individuals who are not members of his party.
Nwauju explained that he could not, as a rational political actor, base his views on speculation or analyze the conduct of politicians operating outside his political fold.
His refusal to engage on the matter underscored the widening political divide in Rivers State, as alignments and rivalries intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Reiterating his position, the APC spokesperson stressed that the mandate given to Governor Fubara by the people of Rivers State cannot be casually overturned.
He noted that any attempt to reverse a decision made by hundreds of thousands of voters must strictly follow constitutional and legal procedures.
In his view, the allegations leveled against the governor are not rooted in genuine governance concerns but are instead motivated by political calculations aimed at reclaiming lost influence in the state.
With the governor reportedly given a seven-day period to respond to the allegations raised by the House of Assembly, Nwauju emphasized that his loyalty lies first and foremost with the rule of law.
He assured party supporters and the wider public that the APC would continue to act within legal boundaries while safeguarding its political interests.
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