Dare Babalola
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has clarified Rivers State politics, saying it is a Rainbow Coalition united under Renewed Hope Family, not about party loyalty.
The Minister disclosed this on Friday during his ongoing “thank you” visit to Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Wike called for unity in the state, stressing that politicians have rallied under the “Renewed Hope Family” Rainbow Coalition, with a shared goal to reelect President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027.
Wike said, “We don’t have party allegiance in Rivers. What we have is a Rainbow Coalition under the Renewed Hope Family in pursuit of a common course and interest.
“You supported Tinubu in 2023, and today we are seeing the results. Do the same in 2027. For our local politics, at the appropriate time we will take a decision to correct the mistake we made in 2023.”
He said that unity had brought progress and development for the Andoni people, stressing the need for leaders at the local and state levels to remain united for the good of all.
He advised the people to continue to work together, assuring that more would come to Andoni if the leaders remained united.
The member representing Andoni in the Rivers Assembly, Ofiks Kagbang, said that Wike has done so much for the constituency, pledging that the people would follow his directive in 2027.
“I am an Ijaw son, and I want to let you know that Ijaw people are grateful people. The one in the government house is a mistake, and we will correct that mistake when the time comes,” he said.
Chairman of the Council, Prince Otuo, told Wike that he had united the leaders of the party in the area to mobilise support for Tinubu’s reelection for a second term in 2027.
Otuo thanked Wike for all the support and employment opportunities he had provided for his people, including projects executed in the area during his tenure as governor of the state.
