Wike's Rainbow Coalition Gains More Politicians in Rivers

As the 2027 general election approaches, an increasing number of prominent politicians from various political parties in Rivers State are aligning with the Rainbow Coalition, a socio-political pressure group founded by Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. This shift follows Wike's recent outreach to different ethnic nationalities within the state.

The coalition includes members from the Action Alliance (AA), All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP). Notably, in the Etche ethnic nationality, three politicians have rejoined the political fold: Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke, a former member of the House of Representatives; Chief Nwuke Anucha, a former chairman of Omuma Local Government Area; and John Ngubo-Otamiri, a former caretaker chairman of the Etche council.

Nwuke, also a former Commissioner for Information and Communications, expressed optimism about more politicians joining the coalition, emphasizing the importance of unity and a shared goal of supporting the President.