Port harcourt: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Rainbow Coalition, which includes members from various political parties in Rivers, will secure all elective positions in the state come 2027. Wike made this assertion during a ‘thank you’ visit to Asari Toru Local Government Area.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Rainbow Coalition operates under the Renewed Hope Family, a platform initiated by Wike to support President Bola Tinubu’s reelection efforts in Rivers. This initiative unifies all political party allegiances under a single entity, the renewed hope family. Wike emphasized that politicians in Rivers have transcended traditional party politics to unite for the collective interest of the state under this new banner.
Wike confidently stated, “After Tinubu, the rainbow coalition will produce every elective position in Rivers State in 2027. So, if you don’t belong to this rainbow family, forget it.” He also highlighted the benefits currently enjoyed by Rivers residents for backing Tinubu in 2023 and assured them of continued progress. Wike expressed gratitude to the people for their steadfast support and acknowledged the community leaders for their commitment and loyalty, noting that the risks taken in 2023 are yielding positive outcomes.
Earlier in the event, Mr. Onengiyeofori George, chairman of the council, expressed appreciation for Wike’s contributions to the local government area, affirming the unity of the people under the renewed hope family. Additionally, Chief Michael West, representing Asari Toru Constituency II in the State Assembly, commended Wike for his leadership and for facilitating the election of an Ijaw man as governor, a first since the return of democracy in the country.