The key points are temporarily unavailable. You can still read the full Story below.
Main Points
On 17 September 2026, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in Nigeria’s South‑East region announced that it rejects the “Rainbow Coalition” being promoted by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike.
The coalition, which Wike has described as a partnership of parties that would contest the 2027 general elections, was rejected by the South‑East APC as a threat to the party’s internal cohesion.
APC officials said the party would resist any move that could weaken its structures ahead of the 2027 elections. They emphasized that the party’s unity and organisational integrity are priorities.
Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, has been a prominent figure in national politics and has been involved in coalition‑building efforts across the country.
The rejection reflects ongoing tensions within the APC as it prepares
Article source: politicsnigeria.com | Image credit: politicsnigeria.com
