‘I’m Here’, Fubara Declares As Wike Inaugurates Rainbow Coalition, APC Campaign Council In Rivers

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, declared his unwavering support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he is fully involved in the Rainbow Coalition movement. He made the declaration as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, inaugurated members of the Rivers APC Campaign Council and Rainbow Coalition in the State.

He urged members to demonstrate through their actions that they are committed to the political cause ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor said he expected members to be honest about their political convictions, stressing that those unwilling to support his position should openly take a different path rather than engage in double-dealing.

He said his political decision is firm and would not be different whether expressed publicly or privately. “Don’t say you’re openly with me, and behind you’re doing a different thing. I’m here, and I say it boldly anywhere, any day, in private and in secret. I have taken this position, and anybody who says he is not with me, gently go your way.” Gov.

Fubara also urged members to put past political differences behind them, noting that the new campaign council has brought together a broader spectrum of political stakeholders, including some who were previously in opposition. He described the expanded composition of the council as an advantage that could strengthen the coalition’s chances if members worked together.

Recalling the 2023 general elections, the governor said a similar political structure had helped secure victory for him and President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence that the new council could deliver even more votes in 2027. He challenged members to approach the assignment with determination, insisting that electoral success would depend on their willingness to work collectively towards a common objective.

“If we take it as a serious responsibility, a serious task that must be achieved, we will come out decisive, with a stronger vote that is more than what we did in 2023.” The governor congratulated members of the inaugurated council and assured those who were not included in the initial list that additional committees would be constituted and the structure could still be expanded.

He expressed appreciation to the council’s leadership and other political stakeholders for their efforts, praying for success in the task ahead. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, speaking while inaugurating members of the Rivers APC Campaign Council and Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State on Thursday, November 12, 2026. On his three million vote projection for President Bola Tinubu, Fubara said that nothing was impossible with dedication and seriousness.

Rivers State Governor, Fubara looks on during the inauguration of members of the Rivers APC Campaign Council and Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He asserted that with the current political strategy, the performance during the election will be beyond expectations. “Nothing is impossible. If we take it as a serious task, we will come out with a stronger vote than what we did in 2023 “I’m very sure with the current strategy we will come out better.

“For those who didn’t make it to the campaign council list, he urges them not to be deterred but rather work for the greater good of the coalition”. While speaking earlier, Wike explained that the style and mode that will be adopted by members of the Council will not be the ceremonial campaign style; rather, members are expected to go out to communities, family meetings and other informal settings, such as markets, and talk to residents of Rivers State, explaining why President Tinubu should be re-elected.

The FCT Minister also commented on the three million vote projection made by Fubara, stating that it is achievable if hard work is put into it. He further urged them to be focused and committed to the task while imploring them to shun theatrics that may arise from opposition parties.