The National Secretary of the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has accused Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma of being afraid of the opposition’s Rainbow Coalition.

Anyanwu made the allegation in a statement on Wednesday while reacting to Uzodimma’s recent dismissal of the coalition’s influence in Imo State.

Uzodimma had reportedly expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure organic votes from the state, insisting that there was no Rainbow Coalition in Imo.

However, Anyanwu described the governor’s remarks as evidence of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) fear of the opposition alliance. He said, “You’re afraid.

The APC in Imo State and its leaders are afraid of PDP and the Rainbow Coalition.” The PDP chieftain claimed that residents of Imo State had rejected the APC leadership, expressing confidence that the Rainbow Coalition would gain more support in the state.

He also likened the APC in Imo to an incurable disease, arguing that the party’s handling of the state had alienated the people. Anyanwu further maintained that Uzodimma’s criticism of the coalition indicated that its emergence was already causing concern within the ruling party.

He insisted that the Rainbow Coalition was established to stay, adding that no amount of intimidation by the governor would stop its activities.

The exchange comes amid growing political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political parties and emerging alliances seeking to consolidate thei