Fubara Draws Political Line, Tells Supporters to Join Wike Led Rainbow Coalition or Leave His Camp.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reportedly directed his supporters to make a clear political choice between joining the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, or distancing themselves from his political camp.
The development highlights the continuing political realignment in Rivers State, where tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, have continued to shape the state’s political landscape.
Wike’s Leadership and the Rainbow Coalition
Fubara’s position reflects a significant shift in Rivers State’s political alliances following the prolonged power struggle between him and Wike, who served as governor before handing over to him in 2023.
The disagreement between the two politicians previously triggered a major political crisis in the state, involving disputes over political control, the State House of Assembly and the administration of local government councils.
Their reconciliation has since paved the way for a renewed political alliance, with Fubara publicly acknowledging Wike’s leadership within the coalition.
On October 27, 2026, during the unveiling of the Rainbow Coalition’s candidates in Port Harcourt, Fubara reportedly urged his supporters to stop referring to him as their political leader and instead recognise Wike as the coalition’s overall leader.
According to News reports the governor explained that members of the previously divided political camps were now operating under one political umbrella and should avoid maintaining competing leadership structures.
Implications Ahead of the 2027 Elections
The renewed alliance carries significant implications for Rivers State’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Rainbow Coalition is seeking to consolidate political support across different parties and groups, particularly in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re election bid.
Fubara has also publicly endorsed the coalition’s political direction and called on his supporters to work towards its electoral success.
However, the effectiveness of the alliance will depend on its ability to maintain unity among previously opposing political groups, manage competing interests and translate its political arrangements into grassroots support.
For Rivers State, the unfolding realignment represents an important chapter in the relationship between two influential political figures whose rivalry once dominated the state’s political affairs.
Whether the coalition can sustain its reconciliation and secure broad electoral support will become clearer as the 2027 elections approach.