Rivers State Governor,Sir Siminialayi Fubara has reiterated his commitment to the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in January 2027 and affirmed lso support for Rt Hon. Kingsley Chinda to succeed him in office.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Yakubu Gowon stadium ,Port Harcourt during the unveiling of Chinda as the Gubernatorial flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other candidates under the Rainbow coalition , the governor described the unveiling of his prospective successor as a rare honour for which he is most grateful and assured ” by the grace of God” the flagbearer “will coast home to victory.”
Contrary to insinuations and misunderstanding of the issue of leadership in the state,the governor clarified that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nyesom Wike is the leader and said no matter what has happened ” I m very grateful that we are back together” I want to say that I’m here with all my heart,my soul and body.
In his speech, the APC governorship candidate,Chinda promised that if elected his government will work for the overall interest of the state under the continuation of Rainbow coalition
He praised President Tinubu s vision for Nigeria stating ” this vision has changed the landscape of politics in Rivers State , enabling a singular purpose and vision for peace in the state.
In his address, the leader of the coalition,Wike restated his position that Rivers State” is solidly behind President Tinubu” and directed all members of the Peoples Democratic Party in other states to support the president.
On electioneering victory and the rainbow coalition, Wike declared” it is no longer going to be winner takes it all ” he said it would be inclusive.
Justifying the formation of the Rainbow coalition, Wike,who is also the national leader of the PDP explained that the Rainbow coalition “means no harm” but to galvanise the people to support the reelection of the president
According to him, the move to work with the president ‘s reelection was in agreement with the National Working Committee NWC of the PDP.
Earlier, the leaders of the six political parties under the Rainbow coalition — APC,AA, APM, Labour party,PDP and the Boot Party had in their separate remarks attributed their reason for the alignment with the movement to peace,unity and progress .
Speaking on behalf of the six parties, the governorship candidate of the PDP ,Dr Sam Soni Ejekwu said ” We firmly stand with the Rainbow coalition to get our leaders elected particularly president Tinubu. Tinubu has set the country on the part of progress and deserves reelection, and this is the resolve of the six political parties” he said.
Rainbow Coalition:Gov Fubara Unveils Chinda as APC Gubernatorial Candidate,Tackles leadership issue as Wike drums Support for Tinubu
