The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, has officially recognized Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara as the party’s political leader in the state. However, Morka emphasized that the authority to oversee elections rests solely with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Friday, Morka addressed the current political climate, describing it as a season filled with speculation and unfounded claims. He urged stakeholders to exercise patience and allow the democratic process to unfold naturally, ensuring a credible outcome acceptable to all parties involved.
“The governor of Rivers State is our party leader in the state, just as governors lead our party across all states,” Morka stated. “But when it comes to conducting elections, the NWC holds the exclusive mandate. Governors have never managed our party’s electoral processes.”
Morka clarified that no governor has control over the party’s primary elections. Instead, all primary committees, including those established in Rivers State and other regions, operate under the direction of the national headquarters. “The party controls its own processes. Committees are diligently carrying out their assignments and reporting back to the national body,” he added.