Wike’s ‘Renewed Hope Family’ Gains Support from Rivers Elders Ahead of 2027

In an effort to secure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection in 2027, the Rivers Elders Council has joined forces with the “Renewed Hope Family,” a project supported by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.

During Wike’s “thank you” visit to Rivers State’s Akuku-Toru Local Government Area on Tuesday, the endorsement was revealed.

Speaking at the gathering, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, the Chairman of the Council, stated that the elders had decided to back the Renewed Hope Family, characterizing it as the proper political path ahead of the general election in 2027.

According to Alabraba, the campaign, sometimes referred to as the “Rainbow Coalition,” has united members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State to support Tinubu’s ambition for a second term.

The 86-year-old elder said that supporting Tinubu in the 2023 presidential race had greatly benefited Rivers State and that the choice had stabilized the state’s political and economic landscape.

He claims that Wike’s political arrangement is still the most practical one going forward.

“The Renewed Hope Agenda is the way to go in 2027, and I can assure you that Rivers people know where to go,” he stated.

Alabraba also called Wike a symbol of contemporary Nigerian politics, pointing out that his style of leadership is appealing to all age groups. He also gave the former governor credit for fostering ethnic harmony in Rivers State, which he characterized as a multiethnic community.

Major Jack, the majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, commended Wike for the development initiatives carried out in Akuku-Toru when he was governor.

“We followed you to support Tinubu, and we are reaping the benefits of that choice today. In 2027, we will follow suit,” he declared.

Speaking as well, Lolo Opuende, the legislator for the Akuku-Toru Constituency, proclaimed the region’s allegiance to Wike’s political agenda.

“To bring Tinubu back for a second term in 2027, we will stand by you and support your renewed hope family,” he declared.

Aboiya-a Bob-Fubara, the chairman of the Akuku-Toru Local Government Council, praised Wike for his inclusive leadership and humility, stating that the visit would improve grassroots government even more.

Bob-Fubara reassured the minister that the council would remain loyal and supportive, pointing out that working with Wike would benefit the state and local government.

In response, Wike stated that the purpose of the visit was to thank the locals for their support ever since he announced his decision to run for Rivers State governor in 2014.

He expressed gratitude to them for supporting Tinubu’s reelection across party lines and for embracing the Rainbow Coalition.

The two main political parties are cooperating in this state only to bring Tinubu back in 2027.

“We are no longer talking about party politics but renewed hope because this rainbow coalition is in no other state than Rivers,” he stated.

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