APC Governors Explore Alliance with Atiku Amid Wike's Moves

Some aggrieved governors elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform are reportedly exploring contact with Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development arises amid concerns regarding the political activities of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, who is leading the Rainbow Coalition in support of President Bola Tinubu's 2027 presidential bid.
Wike has stated that the coalition's support does not extend to APC candidates in governorship and legislative elections, unsettling some APC governors. Sources indicate that these governors are considering alternative political arrangements, including a possible alliance with Atiku, as they fear Wike's coalition could undermine their political structures.
The situation is particularly sensitive in states where politicians who lost APC primary elections have aligned with Wike's coalition. The staggered election timetable, with presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16, 2027, and governorship elections on February 6, is also influencing these political calculations.
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