Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’: The Power Play Reshaping Rivers State
In Nigerian politics, the loudest voice seldom wields the greatest power. At a televised luncheon in Port Harcourt on May 30, Minister Nyesom Wike brought state executives from PDP, APC, Labour Party, and Action Alliance under one roof. He branded it the ‘Rainbow Coalition’ and set a precedent—four rival parties dining at the same table to back President Tinubu and await a unified governorship candidate for 2027. This coalition isn’t about shared ideals but strategic leverage. By hosting rival chairmen side by side, Wike asserted control over Rivers State’s political scene. He has not revealed the governorship pick, keeping aspirants dependent on his favour and cementing his role as the ultimate decision-maker. In a clear power move, Wike extended conditional forgiveness to the camp of his defeated godson, emphasizing that anyone seeking office in Rivers State must join his coalition. That insistence reveals the true purpose behind the Rainbow—he is building a kingdom, not a partnership.
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