Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Develops Political Thunderclouds as Three APC Governors Allegedly Refuse to See the Colours

The political rainbow surrounding the 2027 general elections appears to have encountered some unexpected weather, as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, names three All Progressives Congress governors allegedly uncomfortable with his cross-party mobilisation project. In a political atmosphere where everyone claims to be working for unity, Wike’s latest disclosure suggests that even a rainbow may struggle to find agreement on its colours.

Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Journalist Hangout, Wike identified Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as the governors he claimed were opposed to his Rainbow Coalition. The revelation adds another layer of intrigue to the increasingly competitive political preparations ahead of 2027.

Wike Points Fingers as Rainbow Coalition Faces Internal Political Forecast

Wike questioned why a governor would travel to Abuja to complain that the Rainbow Coalition was a distraction, asking whether such conduct reflected serious leadership. His remarks portrayed the disagreement as more than a difference of opinion, suggesting that some political actors may view the coalition as an unwelcome disturbance to existing arrangements.

. The minister also named Adamawa, Edo, Kogi, Lagos and Akwa Ibom as states whose governors, according to him, had no problem with the coalition. He further mentioned Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, saying he was surprised to see him at a gathering connected to the political initiative. In Wike’s telling, the rainbow still has supporters—but not everyone appears ready to stand beneath it. :: Political Unity or Political Monopoly?

Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Sparks Fresh APC Dispute

The dispute gained further attention after Wike alleged that opposition to the coalition was connected to political calculations surrounding the leadership of the National Assembly after 2027. He reportedly linked some governors’ concerns to attempts to influence who emerges as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives. These remain allegations by the FCT minister, not established facts.

Meanwhile, the APC Governors Forum has maintained that its members are committed to protecting the party, its candidates and President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The forum has opposed political arrangements it believes could weaken the APC, setting up a clear disagreement over whether cross-party presidential support can coexist with exclusive loyalty to party candidates in other elections.

Wike’s latest pronouncements have therefore turned the Rainbow Coalition into more than a colourful political slogan—it is now a test of alliances, ambitions and competing interpretations of party loyalty ahead of 2027. Whether the political rainbow produces cooperation or another storm remains a developing story. Readers should watch out for future updates on OGM News NG