FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has hinted at plans to form what he described as the “largest rainbow coalition” in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Wike made the statement on Friday, August 21, while speaking to journalists in Abuja about the visit of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to his residence the previous day.
The minister claimed that Adeleke had now aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and suggested that opposition parties would struggle to prevent Tinubu from securing a second term.
Wike described the 2027 presidential election as a potential “walkover,” arguing that the opposition currently lacks the strength to challenge the ruling party.
“In the next few weeks, watch what is going to happen. You will see the largest rainbow coalition supporting President Tinubu,” Wike said.
Adeleke was re-elected as Osun State governor last week after a closely contested election and has since declared his support for President Tinubu.
The governor and his nephew, Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, visited Wike in Abuja on Thursday after Adeleke received his Certificate of Return.
