Rainbow Coalition: APC South-east caucus backs governors, asks Wike to apologise for ‘disrespect’
The caucus said the APC governors, particularly those in the South-east, had demonstrated their ability to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu, including during the 2023 presidential election. The post Rainbow Coalition: APC South-east caucus backs governors, asks Wike to apologise for ‘disrespect’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The South-East branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has backed the Progressive Governors' Forum, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, in rejecting recent criticisms from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. A joint statement released by the APC South-East leadership and the party chairmen of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states condemns Wike's remarks as "most unfortunate, reprehensible and completely unacceptable."
The APC leaders argue that the governors are independent elected officials whose records should be respected, and that Wike's criticisms are an attempt to influence their political fortunes before the 2027 elections. The statement also accuses Wike of attempting to interfere with the political fortunes of APC governors ahead of the election, emphasizing that a minister has no authority over elected governors.
The APC South-East leadership has urged the Minister to withdraw his attacks and return to party discipline and mutual respect.
Written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
