APC South-east Leaders Back Governors, Reject Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The South-east All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) position calling for all APC candidates to receive the party’s support in the
The South-east All Progressives Congress (APC) has supported the Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) stance, which opposes any alliance threatening President Bola Tinubu's re-election or weakening the ruling party. The PGF recently denounced the Rainbow Coalition, led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who is backing a PDP candidate in Imo State's 2027 gubernatorial race and a PDP senatorial candidate in Kwara State.
The APC South-east leaders condemned Wike's criticisms of PGF governors, describing them as "unfortunate, reprehensible, and unacceptable." They emphasized that the PGF governors are independent elected leaders with proven records of development and should be treated with respect. The leaders also accused Wike of attempting to influence the political fortunes of APC governors and rejected his "rainbow (chameleon) coalition" plan in the South-east.
They warned the APC would resist any attempt to undermine its structures and urged members to support party candidates from the president to state assemblies in the 2027 elections. The South-east APC leaders emphasized their solidarity with all Progressive Governors and party candidates in the upcoming election, calling on Wike to cease his attacks and return to "party discipline, mutual respect, and collective responsibility."
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