APC Leaders Split on Collaboration with Wike's Coalition

State chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are expressing differing opinions on whether to collaborate with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, amid his promotion of the Rainbow Coalition aimed at supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Some chairmen are open to working with Wike if he joins the APC or reaches an agreement with its national leadership, while others reject his coalition, citing his ongoing membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Plateau State APC Chairman Rufus Bature stated that Wike could join the APC but cannot belong to both the APC and PDP simultaneously. In contrast, Jigawa's APC welcomed Wike's support, and Gombe's chairman expressed openness to new members.

Zamfara's Kabiru Moyi indicated willingness to follow the national leadership's decision, while Bauchi's Muhammad Tilde emphasized the need for consultations before making a decision. Kwara's Sunday Fagbemi refrained from commenting, although a party chieftain noted that a faction had begun collaborating with Wike's coalition.