Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 presidential election, while defending the activities of the Rainbow Coalition.
Wike made the remarks on Monday, September 21, 2026, after inspecting ongoing road projects in Abuja. He said his main political concern was ensuring that Tinubu secures a second term in office.
The minister said he had made his position clear from the beginning and would continue to support the President. He also rejected suggestions that the Rainbow Coalition was created to destabilise the All Progressives Congress.
According to Wike, the coalition is intended to bring together politicians and supporters from different parties who share the objective of backing Tinubu’s re-election.
He said the group had not asked anyone to abandon their political party, but was encouraging members and other Nigerians who support the President to work towards his return to office.
Wike also questioned the concerns being raised about the coalition, recalling the role of the G5 governors in the 2023 presidential election. He argued that political alliances across party lines had existed before without necessarily preventing parties from participating in other elections.
The FCT minister further dismissed speculation that his current political activities were aimed at positioning himself for the 2031 presidential election.
Wike said it was too early to begin making political plans for 2031, noting that circumstances could change before then. He also recalled that he contested the PDP presidential primary in 2022 and finished second.
He said he would provide further explanations about the issues surrounding the Rainbow Coalition during a television appearance, adding that there were underlying issues behind some of the criticism directed at the political arrangement.
The controversy over the Rainbow Coalition comes as political parties and groups continue to realign ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Wike maintaining that his current priority is supporting Tinubu’s presidential bid.