Wike Defends Support for Tinubu, Addresses Uzodinmma

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, criticized Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinmma over remarks concerning his Rainbow Coalition. Wike clarified that his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 does not imply that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will refrain from fielding candidates in governorship, National Assembly, and State House of Assembly elections.

This statement followed a meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, led by Uzodinma, who announced their commitment to only support candidates from the ruling party. Wike emphasized that the Rainbow Coalition is independent of the APC and is a platform for political parties aligned with the President's agenda.

He also pointed out the electoral dynamics in Imo State, questioning how the APC secured two Senate seats despite low presidential support, and reiterated his intention to mobilize support for Tinubu's re-election while maintaining that the PDP will participate in the elections.