Join me in Rainbow Coalition or leave, Fubara tells supporters

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has told his supporters to either align with his decision to join the Rainbow Coalition or leave, declaring that his return to the political camp is final.

Mr Fubara gave the directive on Thursday during the inauguration of the Rivers State All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, known as the Rainbow Coalition, in Port Harcourt.

Addressing party members and supporters, the governor said those whose names were missing from the campaign council’s list should not feel excluded, explaining that more appointments could be made through sub-committees and subsequent updates to the list.

He, however, warned against political double-dealing, insisting that those claiming to support him must demonstrate genuine commitment to the coalition.

“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.

“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,” he said.

Mr Fubara acknowledged that some of his supporters might find it difficult to accept his latest political direction, but urged them to put their differences behind them and focus on the future.

He said the political realities had changed and called on his loyalists to embrace the new direction rather than continue to dwell on past disagreements.

“Don’t go behind and say this is Fubara, no, no, no. I have said it. It might be difficult but we have gone past that. We are looking at the future and what God holds for us,” he added.

The governor also charged members of the campaign council to work collectively towards achieving their political objectives, expressing confidence that the coalition would secure more votes in the forthcoming elections than it recorded in 2023.

According to him, achieving the target would require commitment, effective coordination and a shared determination among members of the coalition.

“Nothing is impossible. Provided it’s something that has to do with life, it is possible if we take it as a serious responsibility, a serious task that must be achieved, we will come out with a stronger vote than what we did in 2023.

“It is only for us to say yes, we want to do it. And I am very sure that with the strategy of these forthcoming elections we are going to come out with good results better than what we had before,” he said.

Mr Fubara also expressed appreciation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other political leaders for their roles in establishing the campaign council.

The inauguration of the Rainbow Coalition campaign council comes amid political realignments in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Fubara’s latest declaration signalling his determination to mobilise his supporters behind the new political arrangement.