Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election in the state.

Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate.

According to him, although the decision was difficult, he remained committed to supporting whoever emerges as the candidate of the APC in the forthcoming governorship election.

The governor thanked his supporters for their unflinching loyalty and sacrifices throughout the political process, acknowledging the disappointment many of them may feel over his decision to step aside.

He equally stated that his recent silence was intentional and guided by what he described as the higher interest of the state, noting that he had faced enormous pressure and difficult choices, expressing gratitude to the APC for providing him with a platform during the process, and thanked Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and encouragement.

Fubara called on party faithful and supporters to remain steadfast and united, insisting that the APC remains a collective political family committed to building a stronger future for the state.

“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC governorship primaries.

“I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party,” Fubara said.