Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara Joins Wike’s Rainbow Coalition
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has surprisingly pledged his support to the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. During a ceremony on Wednesday for the foundation of RIVEN Medical Industries Project in Rumuosi, Port Harcourt, Fubara declared he would be part of the coalition and back President Tinubu and OK Chinda.
The announcement created mixed reactions both among political stakeholders and Fubara’s supporters. While some welcomed his decision to rejoin Wike's family for the 2027 general elections, others regretted their support. Here are a few reactions:
“Fubara knows pretty well what will happen to him when he leaves office in 2027. It is only wise to support Wike coalition.” — @jointrd44
The decision is seen as a significant shift for Fubara, who previously clashed with Wike's group. He appealed to residents and political stakeholders to set aside their differences and back his choice to contribute to long-term peace and socio-economic development in the state.
“I am supporting President Tinubu for the Presidency and OK Chinda to be the next Governor of Rivers State.”Fubara also urged everyone to support his decision, hoping that this move would bring an end to political crises in Rivers State. However, the move was not well-received by some supporters who see it as a betrayal.