Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma announced that no "Rainbow Coalition" exists in the state and cautioned PBAT Door‑to‑Door Movement coordinators that their campaign vehicles could be pulled if they operate outside the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the same time, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike continued to champion the coalition, highlighting a growing rift between two supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
What did the Imo governor declare?
Uzodimma’s statement came during a briefing with PBAT officials, where he warned that any coordination with rival parties would trigger the removal of logistical support. He emphasized that the APC remains the sole political platform in Imo and dismissed rumors of a multi‑party alliance.
How is the coalition being promoted elsewhere?
In Rivers State, Governor Wike has been actively publicising the coalition, positioning it as a unifying force for Tinubu’s supporters. His outreach contrasts sharply with Uzodimma’s denial, underscoring divergent strategies within the ruling party.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar demanded daily photographic and video evidence that President Tinubu is performing Umrah in Makkah, questioning both the itinerary and the funding of the trip. Atiku suggested that the president might even consider altering the scheduled presidential election date, adding to the political tension.
Atiku’s spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, offered a novel reading of the ADC’s "AA" ticket, interpreting the letters as standing for "affordability" and linking them to Atiku and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi warned that individuals involved in electoral manipulation would face prosecution, stating at a town‑hall meeting in Nasarawa State that any riggers would be held accountable under the law.
President Tinubu has transmitted a bill to the Senate aimed at expanding Nigeria’s prisoner‑transfer arrangements. The legislation would allow Nigerians convicted abroad to serve sentences at home and enable foreign prisoners held in Nigeria to be repatriated, facilitating family visits and supporting rehabilitation, subject to bilateral agreements.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed his name helped rescue three children from suspected human traffickers. He recounted that one child warned the kidnappers that Akpabio was searching for them, and he pledged to fund the child’s university education.
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Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, celebrated his 83rd birthday. The traditional ruler served 32 years in the Nigeria Police Force before becoming the 21st Oba of Lagos in 2003 and remains a key custodian of Lagos cultural heritage.
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