2027: Rainbow Coalition panel begins talks with Fubara, allies
August 10, 2026 3:20 am
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Photo: State government
By Dennis Naku
The Magnus Abe-led reconciliation committee of the Rainbow Coalition, set up to reconcile Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his supporters with members of the coalition, has commenced its meetings.
Recall that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during his monthly media chat in Abuja last Wednesday, disclosed that the coalition would meet with the governor and that Fubara had already given the committee a date for the meeting.
Pictures from the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Sunday showed that the committee had begun reconciliation talks.
Those present at the meeting as allies of the FCT minister included Dr Samuel Nwanosike, Amb Desmond Akawor and a member of the House of Representatives, Kelechi Nwogu, among others.
Representing Fubara’s camp was a former Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr Tamunosiki Gogo-Jaja.
Also present was the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Kingsley Chinda.
The two camps comprise 13 members, including Abe, who chairs the Rainbow Coalition reconciliation committee.
Details of the meeting were not made public as of the time of filing this report.
However, a source said the meeting was restricted to members of the committee selected to participate in the reconciliation process.
Efforts by our correspondent to ascertain the outcome of the inaugural meeting were unsuccessful, as four of those contacted did not answer calls as of Sunday night.
Recall that Fubara recently said at a public function that he had returned to his “political family” and openly declared his support for the APC governorship candidate, Chinda.
He also urged his supporters to join the Rainbow Coalition and support Chinda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Among Fubara’s supporters who have declared their intention to join the coalition are the former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, and the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Dr Darlington Orji.
Dennis Naku is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with approximately 19 years of professional experience. He has previously worked with Champion Newspapers and National Mirror Newspaper, reporting across multiple beats. His work reflects extensive newsroom experience and a commitment to professional journalism practice.
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