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Rivers 2027: PDP, APC, LP, AA to jointly pick one governorship candidate — Wike

Rivers 2027: PDP, APC, LP, AA to jointly pick one governorship candidate — Wike

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory minister, stated that four political parties in Rivers State will jointly select a single governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.
  • Wike, part of the "Rainbow Coalition," aims to prevent speculation about any individual already securing the ticket.
  • This decision involves the PDP, APC, LP, and AA parties, ensuring a collective agreement on the candidate.

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced that four political parties in Rivers State will unite to choose a single governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. Wike, a key figure in the "Rainbow Coalition," aims to preempt speculation and ensure a collective decision among the PDP, APC, LP, and AA parties.

This move signals a strategic alliance designed to present a unified front in the upcoming elections. By agreeing to jointly select a candidate, these parties intend to consolidate their political strength and avoid internal divisions that could jeopardize their chances.

Wike's declaration emphasizes that no single individual has yet secured the governorship ticket, underscoring the collaborative approach to be taken. The coalition's strategy focuses on consensus-building to present a formidable candidate to the electorate.

The four political parties under the "Rainbow Coalition" in Rivers State will collectively agree on a single governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, shutting down speculation that any individual has already secured the ticket.

— Nyesom WikeFederal Capital Territory minister announcing the coalition's plan for the 2027 governorship election.
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