FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that Rivers State has no alternative but to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He made this known at a luncheon organized by the Rainbow Coalition in Port Harcourt.
Wike highlighted the federal appointments and development projects that Rivers has received under Tinubu’s administration, urging residents to compare these benefits with what previous governments offered. He argued that the current administration has shown significant appreciation to the state.
The minister dismissed ethnic or sectional considerations as determinants of political support, emphasizing that good governance should guide voters. He advised his supporters to focus on grassroots mobilization rather than media appearances, saying elections are won at polling units.
Wike expressed confidence in the Rainbow Coalition’s political strength, inviting all aspirants for governorship, legislative, and council positions to join the group. He warned against attempts to destabilize Rivers, stating that the state’s peaceful nature should not be mistaken for weakness.
He also extended an olive branch to aggrieved politicians, urging them to return with sincere hearts for reconciliation. Wike reiterated that leadership should be judged by competence and public service commitment, not ethnicity or religion.