Hope Uzodimma Rejects Rainbow Coalition in Imo State

On Thursday, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State declared that the Rainbow Coalition has no place in his state, firmly supporting an all-APC campaign for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Speaking at a rally while receiving members of the PAC Door-to-Door group, a pro-Tinubu campaign movement, Uzodimma emphasized the importance of party loyalty, stating that any member of his administration seen supporting another party would face consequences, including losing their vehicle.

He praised High Chief Tompolo, the founder of the PAC Door-to-Door initiative, for his commitment and resources dedicated to the campaign, noting the group's outreach to over 15 states. Uzodimma's remarks were seen as a direct challenge to Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and coordinator of the Rainbow Coalition, who has been attempting to unite politicians from various parties to support Tinubu's re-election.

Uzodimma insisted that votes from Imo would be "organic votes" won solely through the APC's record.