Rainbow Coalition Confirms Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State has expressed confidence in its candidates' qualifications for the upcoming 2027 general elections, despite concerns regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on the Electoral Act 2026. Coalition spokesman Hon. Chibike Ikenga stated that they have met all statutory requirements, particularly emphasizing the qualifications of their governorship candidate, Hon. Kingsley Chinda (Rep, Obio Akpor).

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce the Supreme Court's September 24, 2026, ruling in INEC v. Zenith Labour Party, which mandates political parties to submit their membership registers at least 21 days before conducting internal elections.

The APC's letter, co-signed by National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and National Secretary Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, urged INEC to ensure compliance and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.