2027: Rainbow coalition won’t win votes in Kwara — Accord Party
The Accord Party in Kwara State has predicted that the Rainbow Coalition will fail in the 2027 elections, citing a lack of grassroots support and a clear m Read More:…
Kwara State's political landscape has long been shaped by the influence of the Saraki political dynasty and, more recently, the emergence of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's camp within the ruling All Progressives Congress. With the 2027 general elections still some way off, opposition and smaller parties are beginning to position themselves and test messaging, often by casting doubt on the viability of rival coalitions before campaigns formally begin.
The "Rainbow Coalition" referenced here appears to be a political alliance being floated ahead of 2027, though details of its composition, leadership and formal launch have not been widely reported. The Accord Party's dismissal of the coalition's chances in Kwara reflects the kind of early jostling common in Nigerian state politics, where parties seek to shape public perception of rivals long before primaries or alliances are finalised. What remains unclear from the coverage is who specifically is driving the Rainbow Coalition, what parties or interests it brings together, and how it plans to respond to Accord's claims.