Fubara declares full support for Wike’s Rainbow Coalition
Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, has openly pledged his support for the Rainbow Coalition led by Nyesom Wike. He also endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term and named Kingsley Chinda as his preferred governorship candidate. Fubara urged his supporters to unite behind the coalition and emphasized that the period of political conflict in the state is over. He warned against using his name for political activities outside the coalition, stressing the need for unity.
Key takeaways
- Siminalayi Fubara declared his support for the Rainbow Coalition at a ceremony in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
- He endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term and backed Kingsley Chinda as his choice for governor.
- Fubara stated he has reconciled with Nyesom Wike and urged his loyalists to join the coalition without expecting personal gains.
- He emphasized that the time for political conflict in Rivers State is over and called for peace and unity.
- The Rainbow Coalition includes members from APC, factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, and other groups supporting Tinubu.
