Rainbow without colours: Wike’s Rivers coalition faces inclusion test
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Reported by Dennis Naku
Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 23:36
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Interestingly, the rainbow has assumed a different political meaning in Rivers State, where it has become the name of a coalition of political parties. However, the unveiling of the coalition’s candidates in Rivers State on Tuesday, October 27, has raised questions about its inclusiveness, particularly as the ruling APC secured the lion’s share of elective positions.
Context & Background
✦All other political parties under the Rainbow Coalition are not beneficiaries.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:DENNIS NAKU writes on the growing cracks within the FCT minister Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, as complaints over unequal distribution of political tickets, alleged exclusion and competing interests raise questions about the unity and purpose of the alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections An average student of geography knows that a rainbow is a multi-coloured arc that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through water droplets in the atmosphere.2027:The Rainbow Coalition, initiated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is primarily aimed at mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.Tuesday:However, the unveiling of the coalition’s candidates in Rivers State on Tuesday, October 27, has raised questions about its inclusiveness, particularly as the ruling APC secured the lion’s share of elective positions.
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Key Takeaways
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✦Interestingly, the rainbow has assumed a different political meaning in Rivers State, where it has become the name of a coalition of political parties.
✦However, the unveiling of the coalition’s candidates in Rivers State on Tuesday, October 27, has raised questions about its inclusiveness, particularly as the ruling APC secured the lion’s share of elective positions.
✦All other political parties under the Rainbow Coalition are not beneficiaries.
Key Facts:2027: DENNIS NAKU writes on the growing cracks within the FCT minister Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, as complaints over unequal distribution of political tickets, alleged exclusion and competing interests raise questions about the unity and purpose of the alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections An average student of geography knows that a rainbow is a multi-coloured arc that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through water droplets in the atmosphere.2027: The Rainbow Coalition, initiated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is primarily aimed at mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.Tuesday: However, the unveiling of the coalition’s candidates in Rivers State on Tuesday, October 27, has raised questions about its inclusiveness, particularly as the ruling APC secured the lion’s share of elective positions.2027: The development has raised questions about what the other parties stand to gain from an alliance in which only the APC and PDP secured elective tickets in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections.
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DENNIS NAKU writes on the growing cracks within the FCT minister Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, as complaints over unequal
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Interestingly, the rainbow has assumed a different political meaning in Rivers State, where it has become the name of a coalition of political parties.
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However, the unveiling of the coalition’s candidates in Rivers State on Tuesday, October 27, has raised questions about its inclusiveness, particularly as the ruling APC secured the lion’s share of elective positions.
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DENNIS NAKU writes on the growing cracks within the FCT minister Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, as complaints over unequal distribution of political tickets, alleged exclusion and competing interests raise questions about the unity and purpose of the alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections An average student of geography knows that a rainbow is a multi-coloured arc that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through water droplets in the atmosphere.
