Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has renewed his disagreement with some governors of the All Progressives Congress over his proposed Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, Wike dismissed concerns that the coalition could weaken the APC, insisting that its primary objective is to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

He argued that politicians could support Tinubu for president while backing candidates of their choice for governorship and legislative elections, citing the experience of the G5 governors during the 2023 elections.

Wike also alleged that some APC governors were opposing the coalition because of their political interests, particularly over the expected composition and leadership of the National Assembly after the 2027 elections.

He specifically mentioned Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as governors he said were opposed to his political activities.

The FCT minister further rejected reports that President Tinubu had agreed to concede nine states to the PDP or the Rainbow Coalition, challenging those making the claim to identify the states allegedly covered by such an arrangement.

Meanwhile, the APC Governors Forum has maintained that its political structure will support APC candidates and reject alliances capable of weakening the party or affecting its candidates in the 2027 elections.

The disagreement has added to the political realignments and competing strategies emerging ahead of the 2027 general elections.