Governor Siminalayi Fubara has cleared the All Progressives Congress screening process. This paves the way for his participation in the May 21 governorship primary.
The APC screening committee verified Fubara's credentials at Plateau Governors Lodge in Abuja on Saturday. He was among 17 serving governors whose documents underwent assessment.
Fubara's path to the primary won't be smooth. Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has already vowed to derail his re-election ambitions.
Kingsley Chinda, a Wike loyalist, also cleared screening and will challenge Fubara in the primary. Political observers expect a fierce battle between the two camps.
The Rivers APC governorship race is shaping up as one of Nigeria's most competitive contests. Both camps have mobilized their supporters ahead of the May election.
