One-time member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. (Chief) Friday Nubari Nke-ee has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Nke-ee, popularly called ‘Fenko’ who also was a former commissioner of sports in the State resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last weekend, said he has pitched his tent with the SDP to further his ambition to represent the people of Khana and Gokana in the House of Representatives.
“I have defected from the All Progressives Congress party to the Social Democratic Party where my House of Representatives ticket is firmly secured to represent the good people of Khana/ Gokana Federal Constituency in the 2023 General Election”, he said in a statement signed on Monday.
Nkee-ee who represented Khana State Constituency 2 in the 7th Rivers State Assembly, had in a resignation letter addressed to the APC Chairman in Ward 5, Khana Local Government Area last weekend, said the APC has no value for its members.
“It is unreasonable to continue to remain in a family that does not value your person and contribution to the sustainability, stability and growth of the family”, the former State lawmaker declared.
While expressing appreciation to his friends, relations and numerous supporters for their continued support, the former lawmaker showered praises to God whom he said had remained his guide and helper.
