2027 election: Wike reveals what Rainbow Coalition is really about
Nyesom Wike explains the mission of the Rainbow Coalition as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and intensify their antagonism of President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.
Nyesom Wike, a former Rivers State governor now serving as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under President Bola Tinubu, has remained a vocal figure in the realignments shaping ahead of the 2027 general election. His political trajectory — from a prominent PDP stalwart to a key ally of the Tinubu administration — has made his statements on opposition coalitions and his relationship with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, closely watched, especially given the well-documented political tension between Wike and Fubara over control of Rivers State's political structure.
The coverage centres on Wike's remarks about the so-called Rainbow Coalition, an emerging opposition grouping reportedly involving figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi positioning against Tinubu's re-election bid. While Legit.ng focuses on Wike's characterisation of the coalition's true purpose amid intensifying opposition rhetoric, Vanguard highlights a related claim from Wike that Fubara is actively aligned with the ruling political camp — a statement likely to stir fresh debate given the strained Wike-Fubara relationship. Details on the coalition's formal structure, membership and strategy remain unclear from both reports.