ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Rivers State Chapter of the Labour Party says it has adopted the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Siminialaye Fubara, for the Saturday, 11 March, 2023 governorship election.
This was disclosed by the Rivers State Chairman of the Labour Party, Dienye Pepple, in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
The announcement was contained in a communique arising from the executive meeting of the party.
Following the development, the party has apparently abandoned its standard bearer, Mrs. Beatrice Itubo.
Meanwhile, Peter Obi has thrown weight behind Comrade Beatrice Itubo, who doubles as the Chairman Nigerian Labour Congress, Rivers State Chapter.
The former Anambra Governor urges all the OBIdients in the State to vote massively for her.
Obi was quoted as saying: “As a veteran Labour Union Activist and a Mother, I believe she will cater for the welfare of workers and the Rivers people in line with Labour Party aims and objectives.”