2027: Bayelsa APC dismisses Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, says party has winning structure

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Warman Ogoriba, has dismissed the relevance of the emerging “Rainbow Coalition” in the state.

Mr Ogoriba in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said the APC has the numbers, structure, organisation and grassroots support required to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu and all officially nominated APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.

The APC chairman stressed that the party remains focused, united and firmly rooted at the grassroots across the state.

He said the party has established structures across the eight local government areas and political wards of Bayelsa.

Mr Ogoriba said the APC would not be distracted by political alliances outside its established structures, adding that the party would continue to consolidate its membership base and strengthen internal unity.

He said the party would also deepen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The task before the party is to remain organised, disciplined and committed to the collective objective of advancing the APC and supporting its candidates at all levels.

“We are confident that the combination of the party’s existing structures, committed members, stakeholders and grassroots networks would provide the foundation for a strong electoral campaign in 2027,” he said.

Mr Ogoriba urged APC members and supporters across Bayelsa to remain united and focused as the party prepares for the elections.

He assured members that the party leadership would continue to engage stakeholders and mobilise support across communities in the state.

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The chairman reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa APC leadership to strengthening the party’s structures and working collectively towards the success of Mr Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

He said the party would remain focused on its organisational structures and grassroots engagement as preparations for the elections intensify.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Rainbow Coalition is a multi-party political arrangement created by Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to support President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

The Bayelsa APC’s position is an apparent reaction to the recent spat between Mr Wike and the APC governors after the latter rejected the Rainbow Coalition.