Nyesom Wike's Rainbow Coalition Challenges APC Governors
The political battle between the governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, regarding the Rainbow Coalition has intensified in states including Kwara, Ogun, Benue, Kebbi, and Ebonyi. The Rainbow Coalition, a multi-political party platform initiated by Wike, aims to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 while promoting non-APC candidates for various elections.
APC leaders have dismissed the threat from opposition parties like the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress. In Ogun State, PDP's Ladi Adebutu, backed by the Rainbow Coalition, is challenging APC's Solomon Adeola, who faces questions about his state of origin.
In Kebbi, former Governor Adamu Aliero collaborates with the Rainbow Coalition to challenge Governor Nasir Idris. Imo State sees a contest among Governor Hope Uzodimma, former Governor Rochas Okorocha, and PDP's Sam Anyanwu, who is part of Wike's coalition.
In Kwara, PDP's Bolakale Kawu is contesting against Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman.
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