By Daniel Tyokua
The Rivers Elders Council has endorsed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection.
Chairman of the elders’ council, Ferdinand Alabraba announced the support while speaking during a “thank you” visit to Akuku-Toru Local Government Area in Rivers state, on Tuesday.
He said the support under the umbrella of “Renewed Hope Family”, initiated by the Minister to return Tinubu for a second term is commendable.
The initiative tagged, “Rainbow Coalition” brought members of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressive Congress in Rivers together, to ensure the reelection of Tinubu in 2027.
Alabraba said the Wike’s Renewed Hope Family, was the way to go in 2027, following the gains being recorded in the state for supporting Tinubu presidential bid in 2023.
He said the decision to elect Tinubu by Rivers people in 2023 was what kept the state afloat.
The elder statesman described Wike as an “icon” in Nigeria’s contemporary politics, saying his pragmatic style of politics and astute leadership which inspires both the old and the young.
He pointed out that Rivers State is a multi ethnic state, adding that the minister ensured ethnic harmony during his tenure as governor of the state.
“Let me assure you, Rivers people know where to go and the Renewed Hope Agenda is the way to go in 2027,” he said.
In his remarks, Wike said the thank you visit was to appreciate the support of the people since 2014 when he declared decision to contest for the governorship seat in the state.
He also thanked the people of the area for keying into the rainbow coalition” to mobilise support for Tinubu reelection, irrespective of party affiliation.
“This is the only state where the two major political parties are working together to return Tinubu in 2027.
“This rainbow coalition is not in any state other than Rivers and that is why we are no longer talking about party politics but renewed hope,” he said.
