2027: Bayelsa APC rejects Rainbow Coalition, says party has winning structure

The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the relevance of the emerging Rainbow Coalition in the state.

The Bayelsa APC Chairman, Warman Ogoriba, made this known via a statement issued on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Ogoriba said the APC has the number, structure, organisation, and grassroots support required to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu and all party candidates in the 2027 general election.

Ogoriba stressed that the party remained focused, united, and firmly rooted at the grassroots across Bayelsa State.

He said the party has established structures across the eight Local Government Areas and political wards of Bayelsa State.

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.

The APC chairman stated that the party would also deepen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election.

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Ogoriba said: “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.”

Ogoriba urged APC members and supporters across Bayelsa State 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.

He added that the party would remain focused on its organisational structures and grassroots engagement as preparations for the elections intensified.

Rainbow Coalition is a multi-party political arrangement, created by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to support Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.