Wike’s Rainbow Coalition assures members of no victimisation

The Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition has assured political members that none will face victimization or discrimination due to past disagreements, following a meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This comes as efforts persist to restore peace and unity in the state's political landscape. The assurance was given after the committee's meeting with the governor on Sunday, the second in approximately two weeks.

All members would be treated equally and with respect during the reconciliation process, irrespective of previous political differences. The committee's chairman, Senator Magnus Abe, explained that the meeting aimed to facilitate previously estranged political leaders in discussing methods to achieve peace and reconciliation. Following the meeting, Abe spoke to journalists, stating that the committee had held several engagements to develop a framework for cooperation among members of the political family.

He emphasized the importance of the explanation for Rivers people to comprehend the direction of the reconciliation efforts and its implications for the state. Abe expressed optimism that Rivers people would be pleased with the progress made and the newfound unity. Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, a Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, South-South Zone, and a member of the delegation, thanked Governor Fubara for allowing the committee to meet with him as brothers.

He highlighted the success of both meetings, stating that they demonstrate the restoration of the family and the upcoming implementation of the Rainbow Coalition's work. Another stakeholder, Chief Ambrose Nwuzi, assured that members of the group who believe in Governor Fubara had agreed to embrace peace, noting that disagreements in any society are normal.

The committee, led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was established after Governor Fubara's return to the political family.