Join Me in Rainbow Coalition or Leave — Fubara Tells Supporters

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has told his supporters who are unwilling to join the Rainbow Coalition to leave his political camp, insisting that his decision to return to his political family is non-negotiable.

Fubara made the declaration on Thursday, November 12, during the inauguration of the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council Rainbow Coalition in Port Harcourt.

Addressing members of the newly inaugurated campaign council, the governor urged his supporters to demonstrate genuine commitment to the coalition and avoid expressing support for him publicly while pursuing a different political agenda privately.

He said those whose names were not included in the initial campaign council list should not feel excluded, explaining that additional sub-committees would be created and the list could still be updated.

Fubara, however, warned against divided loyalty, insisting that anyone unwilling to support his political direction should peacefully move on.

“We still have sub-committees. The list can also be updated so you don’t have any problems to worry about. The most important thing is to work with your heart sincerely,” he said.

He added, “Don’t openly say you’re with me and behold you’re doing a different thing. I’m here, and I say it boldly anywhere any day. And anybody who says he is not with me, gently go your way.”

The governor acknowledged that some of his supporters might find it difficult to accept the new political arrangement, particularly following the prolonged disagreement between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

He urged them to put the past behind them and focus on the future, maintaining that his decision to return to the political fold was settled.

The Rainbow Coalition, led by Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, brings together political groups and stakeholders across party lines ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Fubara had previously declared support for the coalition and President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, while urging his supporters to align with the political arrangement.

His latest remarks further reinforce his commitment to the coalition as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.