The APC Caretaker Chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha has alleged that they got an intel that the Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara was involved in the plot to remove him as the Caretaker Chairman of the party. He stated that Fubara’s actions were part of a larger political strategy, akin to the metaphor “a witch cries in the night and a child dies in the morning,” implying a hidden agenda.
He described the state of the APC in Rivers State before he took office, characterizing it as a “Social Club” that was ineffective in contesting elections and lacked a strong political presence. He however stated that since he took office, he has worked to revitalize the party and his initial six-month tenure has been extended for an additional six months, set to expire on December 5, 2024.
He said in an interview with AIT From 11:56, ”We are politicians and we know what we do, we know our antics and we know how we play this game. The people who came to us told us that the governor was part of the plot. It is a case of a witch cries in the night and a child dies in the morning. APC In Rivers State was almost like a Social Club before we came into office. This is a party that couldn’t put up people for election, this is a party that couldn’t contest elections into the state assembly.
This is a party that was only known for attending Burial Ceremonies and Birthday parties. These are the trappings of a social club and that was what APC Was in Rivers State. Everybody is aware that APC in Rivers State has been in tatters since 2019. So I was given 6 months and the party had written to me that they want to extend my stay for another six months. In fact, our stay will be expiring on the 5th December 2024.”