Sokoto PDP Candidate Abubakar Sokoto Supports Rainbow Coalition

Abubakar Sokoto, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, expressed support for the Rainbow Coalition, describing it as a significant phase in Nigeria's political alliances. In a statement issued in Sokoto, he called on Nigerians to support efforts aimed at ensuring a free, fair, and credible 2027 general election.

He noted that the concept of political coalitions is not new in Nigeria, citing historical examples such as the AD-APP joint presidential ticket in 1999 and the merger that formed the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015. Abdullahi highlighted the importance of people in political coalitions, not just parties.

He referenced FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's characterization of the Rainbow Coalition as a multi-party platform supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid while asserting it is not an APC structure. Abdullahi urged APC governors to adopt a pragmatic approach and work with Wike, whom he called a national leader and grassroots strategist.

He also acknowledged achievements of the Tinubu administration, including responses to the political crisis in Niger Republic and youth-oriented initiatives.