{
  "id": 12317622,
  "title": "2027: Ondo Governor backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition amid face-off with APC govs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/2027-ondo-governor-backs-wikes-rainbow-coalition-amid-face-off-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T06:31:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/06/2027-ondo-governor-backs-wikes-rainbow-coalition-amid-face-off-with-apc-govs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has come out in support of Nyesom Wike's Rainbow Coalition, despite the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors' decision to distance themselves from the multi-party political group. The APC governors, led by Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, had resolved to reject the idea of a coalition, claiming it could hinder the political ambitions of party members vying for various positions. Aiyedatiwa's stance has further highlighted the emerging rift among the governors, with several openly aligning with Wike and the coalition. Speaking on Channels Television, Aiyedatiwa defended the coalition, stating that there was nothing inherently wrong with having one. He emphasized that those involved were working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Aiyedatiwa maintained that he had no issues with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, but personally, he was an APC loyalist in his state. Notably, Aiyedatiwa highlighted his past relationship with Wike, mentioning that the former had supported him during his gubernatorial campaign under the APC, even though Wike was a member of the PDP at the time.",
  "summary": "Contrary to the resolution by All Progressives Congress, APC, governors to distance themselves from the Rainbow Coalition, a multi-party political group championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed support for the coalition. Recall that the APC governors, led by Imo State governor, Hope […] 2027: Ondo Governor…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa backs Nyesom Wike's Rainbow Coalition.",
    "APC governors distance themselves from the multi-party political group.",
    "Aiyedatiwa emphasizes coalition's support for President Tinubu's re-election."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ondo Governor's support for Wike's Rainbow Coalition despite APC governors' opposition exposes a rift among party members and suggests divisions over strategies to advance political ambitions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "2027: Lulu-Briggs dismisses Rainbow Coalition, vows to transform Rivers if elected governor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/2027-lulu-briggs-dismisses-rainbow-coalition-vows-to-transform-rivers",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:01:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}