APC Denies Rift with Wike Over Tinubu's Re-election Support

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted reports of a rift between its governors and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, concerning the Rainbow coalition supporting President Tinubu's re-election in 2027. APC spokesperson Felix Morka characterized the perceived disagreement as a “false battle,” asserting that both the party’s governors and Wike are united in their commitment to Tinubu’s second-term bid.

Morka made these statements during an interview on Arise Television’s News Day, following Wike's appointment as campaign coordinator for Tinubu in Rivers State and the FCT in the revised APC Presidential Campaign Council list. He noted that the coalition includes politicians from outside the APC, demonstrating Tinubu's ability to garner support across party lines.

Wike, coordinating activities in Rivers State and the FCT, dismissed concerns about potential divisions within the APC, affirming that support for Tinubu's re-election should extend beyond party membership. He stated, “As far as I am concerned, there is no problem,” regarding the coalition's impact on the party.