It was gathered by Hobnob News reports that 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who are said to be loyal to the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have reportedly defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers were seen brandishing the flags of the APC in a group photograph after the sitting.
It was also gathered that a member of the Assembly confirmed the defections, saying the House also passed the second reading for the local government amendment law.
HOBNOB NEWS REPORTS