Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the South-South Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has declared that the political coalition championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will play a decisive role in securing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Nwuche, who spoke in Abuja on Monday, praised Wike for what he described as his political courage, strategic thinking and ability to build alliances across party lines.
According to him, the coalition, popularly known as the Rainbow Coalition, has expanded Tinubu’s political support base by creating room for opposition politicians and groups to back the President without necessarily abandoning their respective parties. 
He described the initiative as a “political masterstroke” capable of reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
«“The Rainbow Coalition is a political masterstroke. It has created leeway and an important political opening that allows individuals and groups who may belong to opposition parties to support the President’s re-election without necessarily having to abandon their political parties,” Nwuche said.»
He dismissed suggestions that the coalition could weaken Tinubu’s chances at the polls, arguing that every additional political constituency joining the President’s support base would strengthen his electoral prospects.
«“Every additional constituency, political stakeholder, or community that identifies with the President’s interest strengthens, rather than weakens, his electoral prospects,” he said.»
Rivers politics
On the reported disagreements surrounding the coalition in Rivers State, Nwuche said there was no confusion over its political direction or choice of governorship candidate.
He said the coalition would mobilise voters across the state for Tinubu, its governorship candidate and candidates contesting National and State Assembly seats.
«“We will be working assiduously to ensure that the good people of Rivers State vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the coalition’s governorship candidate, as well as the National and State Assembly candidates,” he said.»
Nwuche added that similar mobilisation efforts would be undertaken across other states, describing the coalition as a major political advantage for Tinubu as the 2027 elections approach.
Nwuche urges APC members to focus on polling units
The former federal lawmaker also appealed to APC members who may be uncomfortable with the coalition to stop attacking Wike and instead concentrate on strengthening the party’s grassroots structures.
He urged them to focus on securing their polling units, wards and local government areas for the President ahead of the election.
Nwuche further called on Nigerians to support Tinubu beyond political, ethnic and religious considerations, saying continued support was necessary to sustain the administration’s economic reforms.
While acknowledging that the reforms had imposed hardship on Nigerians, he expressed optimism that their benefits would become more visible with time.
«“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the best choice for the future prosperity of Nigeria. The reforms may have brought pain, but the country will soon begin to experience more tangible benefits,” he said.»
Nwuche also warned Nigerians against what he called “bogus promises and economic hallucinations” from some presidential aspirants, arguing that the country could not afford to abandon reforms he described as difficult but necessary.
«“What Nigeria needs now is not a return to the past, but the courage to complete the journey towards a stronger, more productive and prosperous nation,” he added.»
