The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the Rainbow Coalition, will secure victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Wike vowed to deliver massive votes for Tinubu in Rivers State and the FCT, insisting that opposition threats and political intrigues would not derail the president’s re-election bid.
Addressing Rivers Rainbow Coalition Youths in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the former Rivers State governor said the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure projects and policy interventions had strengthened its appeal among Nigerians.
He stressed that political leaders should be judged by their performance and benefits to the people, and not campaign promises.
Wike said the Rainbow Coalition was formed to support what he described as purposeful leadership and sustain development across the country.
Wike cited roads and bridges as evidence of the administration’s commitment to improving Nigerians’ lives, particularly at the grassroots.
“We are not playing politics for the sake of it without bringing benefits to our people. After all, we are not looking for those who are fine or finer. We are looking for those who will do something that will positively impact Nigerians and the Rivers people,” he said.
The minister added that Rivers State’s political future must be determined by its people’s interests and the benefits they stand to gain from the Federal Government.
Wike particularly pointed out that no fewer than 49 indigenes of Rivers State currently hold prominent federal government positions.
“What is important is: where is Rivers State, where are we going, and how will the election benefit Rivers State? That’s what we’re talking about,” he said.
Wike criticised opposition politicians, describing some as political gamblers who lacked consistency and had failed to demonstrate a clear commitment to voters.
Wike warned against supporting politicians who make promises without delivering tangible results, saying: “You cannot vote for a political gambler. Every time, they come around making empty promises, but our people know better now.”
Wike criticised opposition figures, including African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar and former Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer Peter Obi, questioning their credibility and suitability for the presidency.
He described Atiku as untrustworthy and called Obi a “fake man”, declaring that the coalition remained firmly behind Tinubu’s re-election bid.
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The minister therefore expressed confidence that voters would assess candidates by their records and the practical impact of their policies rather than political rhetoric.
“We want to win this election with a difference,” he added.
Wike, who emphasised youth participation in the coalition’s mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections, directed that young people be adequately represented on committees organising presidential rallies and other campaign activities.
“The committee for the presidential rally must put a reasonable number of our youths,” Wike said, stressing that their energy and involvement would be crucial to the coalition’s success.
He urged supporters to remain united, strengthen grassroots structures and mobilise voters for the elections.
Earlier, the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, promised a youth-friendly and inclusive government, with compulsory bursary payments by local government councils and improved technical education for young people.
Chinda said the proposed administration would prioritise youth development, education and vocational training, stressing that empowering young people was critical to the development of the state.
Chinda thanked members of the Rainbow Coalition Youths, for their support for the political movement led by Wike.
He said the meeting was convened to appreciate the youths for standing by the political leadership through difficult times, assuring them that their contributions would not be forgotten.
On his part, the Rivers State Coordinator of the Rainbow Coalition Youth and South-South Coordinator of City Boys, Chima Aguma, assured Wike of massive grassroots mobilisation to secure victory for Tinubu and other coalition-backed candidates in the state.
The President of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS), Justice Uranta, pledged to mobilise students across the state’s 23 local government areas, tertiary institutions, and the diaspora for Tinubu, Chinda, and other candidates endorsed by the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
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