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Part of situation: Nigeria 2027 election political developments (249 clusters)

Nyesom Wike to lead Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign

2027 Nigerian elections Nyesom Wike Rainbow Coalition Bola Tinubu All Progressives Congress

Nigeria's political landscape is seeing early mobilization for the 2027 general elections, marked by significant internal friction within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced plans to lead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in both the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State.

Wike is promoting the ‘Rainbow Coalition,’ a multi-party platform intended to support Tinubu’s presidential bid while allowing participants to remain in their respective parties for other elective positions. This approach has drawn sharp criticism from several APC governors, including Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, who has demanded that Wike clarify his political allegiance, arguing that one cannot simultaneously support the APC and other political parties.

Other political figures have also weighed in. Minister of Works David Umahi stated that the Rainbow Coalition does not exist in Ebonyi State, while the NDDC Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, noted that the Ijaw people have resolved to support Tinubu’s second term. Meanwhile, Wike maintains that the administration’s infrastructure projects in Abuja will serve as a primary driver for voter support in the upcoming elections.

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All Progressives Congress · Bola Tinubu · Dauda Lawal · Federal Capital Territory · Nyesom Wike · Peoples Democratic Party · Rivers State

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How the 'TMG' and 'TMS' movements are polarising Nigeria's electorate ahead of 2027 election-Muazu Muazu [solacebase.com]
Zamfara Governor Calls Wike ‘This Guy’, Describes Rainbow Coalition As ‘Nonsense’ [thepodiummedia.com]
2027: Wike To Lead Campaign Team For Tinubu’s Re-Election In FCT, Rivers [newsnowonline.com.ng]
I Will Lead Tinubu's Re-election Campaign In FCT- Wike [theglittersonline.com.ng]
Is Adelabu Building Oyo’s Rainbow Coalition? By Taiwo Adisa, PhD - [insideoyo.com]
Umahi says Wike’s Rainbow Coalition not in Ebonyi [primanews.org]
I’ll Lead Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign In FCT, Rivers - Wike [dmarketforces.com]
Lawal Challenges Wike Over Rainbow Coalition [e247mag.com]
Rainbow Coalition: ‘It’s Either You Are In APC Or You Are Out. . . Zamfara Governor Tells Wike [www.cknnigeria.com]
Wike: Abuja Infrastructure Projects Will Influence 2027 Election Support [africazine.com]
2027: Tinubu'll Garner Not Less Than 70 Percent Of The Total Votes - Tompolo [newtelegraphng.com]
Umahi Under Fire Over ‘Not Igbo Turn’ Comment [osundefender.com]
Umahi Dares Wike’s Allies, Says There’s No Rainbow Coalition in Ebonyi [www.thisdaylive.com]
Is Adelabu building Oyo’s rainbow coalition? [tribuneonlineng.com]
Umahi, Lawal, Aliyu Clash with Wike over Rainbow Coalition [pointblanknews.com]
"No Rainbow Coalition in Ebonyi" — Umahi Draws Takles Wike [www.fellowpress.com]
Rainbow Coalition: ?It?s either you are in APC or you are out - Zamfara Gov tells Wike [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
Wike to lead Tinubu 2027 re-election campaign in FCT, Rivers [www.premiumtimesng.com]
Zamfara Governor Tells Wike to Pick a Side Ahead of 2027 [www.tori.ng]
Rainbow Coalition: Join APC or leave us alone, Zamfara Gov. . . [dailytrust.com]
FCT Minister Links Projects to President Tinubu’s 2027 Support - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
NDDC urges Niger Delta communities to protect public infrastructure [punchng.com]
Wike to lead Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in FCT, Rivers [businessday.ng]