Tinubu <\/a>ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\nAccording to Wike, this cross\u2011party cooperation, which he likened to a \u201crainbow coalition\u201d, sets Rivers apart from other states and demonstrates its unique capacity for inclusiveness and shared purpose.<\/p>\n
He urged other states to adopt a similar broad\u2011based unity as the nation prepares for the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n
Wike stressed that the state\u2019s political strength lies not in party labels, but in the collective determination of its people.<\/p>\n
He described Rivers as a model of organic unity where political focus is driven by common goals rather than partisan interests.<\/p>\n
The minister expressed confidence that this spirit of cooperation will continue and reiterated his firm support for President Tinubu\u2019s reelection bid, noting the state\u2019s overwhelming backing for the president even when others doubted his chances.<\/p>\n
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