2027: Wike predicts bigger rainbow coalition for Tinubu

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has asserted that a more extensive national "rainbow coalition" will soon emerge to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election campaign in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made these remarks on Friday during an inspection exercise in Abuja, commenting on the recent visit by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Wike stated that Adeleke's visit signifies the ongoing political realignments occurring in anticipation of the 2027 elections. He explained that Adeleke's decision to run on the Accord Party platform during the Osun governorship election on August 15 was a consequence of internal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Despite this, Wike noted that Adeleke remains deeply integrated within the PDP structure and has now aligned himself with Tinubu for the 2027 presidential race.

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Key political figures across party lines, including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, are aligning behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under a expanding rainbow coalition.

"Key political figures across party lines, including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, are aligning behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under a expanding rainbow coalition," Wike said. "Adeleke ran on the Accord Party platform due to internal wranglings within the Peoples Democratic Party. He remains deeply rooted in the PDP structure and is now fully committed to supporting the president ahead of 2027."

Wike further contended that the internal conflicts plaguing major opposition parties have diminished their capacity to mount a significant challenge against the President in 2027. He suggested that opposition figures, such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, are being destabilized by the current political realignments. The minister expressed no concern about the discomfort these developments might cause political opponents, anticipating further realignments in the coming weeks. Wike believes the emerging coalition will continue to attract political figures from various parties and regions, asserting that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election is already leaning in Tinubu's favor.

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Adeleke ran on the Accord Party platform due to internal wranglings within the Peoples Democratic Party. He remains deeply rooted in the PDP structure and is now fully committed to supporting the president ahead of 2027