Don’t Celebrate Yet, We Are Yet To Pick Governorship Candidate Under Rainbow Coalition – Wike

Don’t Celebrate Yet, We Are Yet To Pick Governorship Candidate Under Rainbow Coalition – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports suggesting that the “Rainbow Coalition” in Rivers State has already endorsed a candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

Speaking on Saturday at a luncheon for candidates of the coalition in Port Harcourt, Wike said the political alliance had only reached a consensus on supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that no decision has been made regarding the state’s next governor.

“The Rainbow Coalition, we have not chosen who will be the governor of Rivers State. But we have party candidates who have emerged under the Rainbow Coalition,” Wike said.

“The only decision we have taken is that we are going to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

The FCT Minister cautioned aspirants and their supporters against celebrating prematurely, saying such claims could create a misleading impression about the coalition’s position and his role as a member of the People’s Democratic Party.