Umahi: Rainbow Coalition Does Not Exist in Ebonyi
Works Minister David Umahi says the Rainbow Coalition has no presence in Ebonyi, reaffirming the state's alignment with the APC ahead of 2027.
What happened
David Umahi, Minister of Works and former governor of Ebonyi, has declared that the Rainbow Coalition, associated with Nyesom Wike, does not exist in Ebonyi state.123
Umahi said Ebonyi remains firmly aligned with the APC and its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.23
The statement follows reported controversies and disagreement between Wike and some APC members, particularly governors under the party's platform, over the coalition.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a response from Nyesom Wike or the Rainbow Coalition to Umahi's statement.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed what the Rainbow Coalition is or its stated goals.
Why it matters
Umahi's comment comes amid reported controversies and disagreement between Nyesom Wike and some APC members, particularly governors under the party's platform, over the coalition.1
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
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- 1Premium TimesNGIndependent
- 2VanguardNGPrivate
- 3PunchNGPrivate