Wike Clarifies Rainbow Coalition's Support for Tinubu

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, addressed concerns regarding the Rainbow Coalition, which was formed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During a media parley in Abuja on October 13, Wike asserted that the coalition seeks to attract support from various political affiliations rather than undermine the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He explained that the coalition is designed to facilitate collaboration between APC members and non-members backing Tinubu's second-term ambition. Wike clarified that the coalition's branding as "PBT/APC" reflects this joint effort.

He emphasized that the APC remains Tinubu's platform for re-election, and the coalition provides a formal avenue for external supporters to contribute to his campaign. Wike dismissed fears of internal divisions within the APC, citing the FCT as an example of balancing political interests.

He noted that cross-party cooperation is not new in Nigerian politics and that supporting a presidential candidate does not necessitate leaving one's party.