2027: Ondo APC elders reject rainbow coalition

The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum in Ondo State has rejected a proposed "Rainbow Coalition" arrangement linked to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. While the forum welcomes cooperation with other political parties to secure President Bola Tinubu's re-election, Chairman Demola Ijabiyi stated that such an arrangement must not come at the expense of APC candidates.

Ijabiyi told journalists that while a coalition might be necessary in other states, it is not applicable to Ondo because the APC controls the state government and all local government councils.

This position differs from the stance of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on October 5, Aiyedatiwa defended political alliances, stating there is nothing wrong with a coalition or alliance if it serves as a support group for Tinubu’s re-election. Punch reports that APC elders in Ondo State have rejected a coalition with other parties regarding the 2027 re-election bid.

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