Fubara Attends as Wike Unites Rivers Leaders Behind Tinubu, Rainbow Coalition Candidates [Photos]

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has attended the unveiling of Rainbow Coalition candidates in Port Harcourt, where FCT Minister Nyesom Wike called for unity among political leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to a media post by Honourable Lere Olayinka, the media aide to the FCT Minister, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the event brought together political stakeholders, including former Rivers State Governor and Senator Magnus Abe, candidates and leaders from different political parties.

Wike urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers and other states to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

He said the coalition was focused on promoting peace, unity and development.

Governor Fubara expressed appreciation to Wike and other political leaders who supported his emergence as governor.

He acknowledged their past disagreements but said reconciliation was necessary for the progress of Rivers State. He also pledged support for Tinubu’s re-election.

Meanwhile, Abe called on Rotimi Amaechi to reconsider his reported political alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing the need for power rotation.

Speaking on behalf of candidates from six political parties, APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda said the coalition would promote inclusive governance and peaceful elections.

The gathering highlighted renewed political cooperation among Rivers leaders ahead of 2027.

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