Rivers 2027: Wike Denies Involvement In APC Screening, Targets ‘Rainbow Coalition’ For Governorship Election

— Wike, Fubara

By Muyiwa Akinola

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday disclosed that he will use the ‘rainbow coalition’ to prosecute the forthcoming 2027 elections in Rivers State.

Wike who spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja ahead of the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, said political actors involved in the coalition would assess prevailing realities before taking decisions.

He said: “That is the essence of the rainbow coalition in Rivers State. We’ll look at where we have strength, compare notes and vote accordingly”.

The minister also dismissed attempts to associate him with the issues surrounding the screening of aspirants in Rivers State by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he had no role in the process.

Wike clarified that Governor Similalaye Fubara has not informed him of having any crisis concerning the screening that took place on Sunday in Abuja.

He said; “I’m not a member of the APC, so I don’t know what is happening in their screening. Even if they publish the results, why would I comment? I don’t know the reasons they have,” Wike stated.
He maintained that he would not speculate on matters outside his political constituency.