Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, on Friday, said politicians in Rivers State were united under one umbrella, the “Renewed Hope Family” tagged Rainbow Coalition, to ensure the reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second term.

Mr Wike, during his ongoing “thank you” visit to the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers.

“We don’t have party allegiance in Rivers. What we have is a Rainbow Coalition under the Renewed Hope Family in pursuit of a common cause and interest,” said Mr Wike.

He called for unity of purpose for the growth and progress of Rivers State, stating that unity had brought progress and development to the Andoni people.

Mr Wike stressed the need for leaders at the local and state levels to remain united for the good of all.

He advised the people to continue working together, assuring them that more would come to Andoni if the leaders remained united.

“You supported Tinubu in 2023, and today we are seeing the results. Do the same in 2027.

“For our local politics, at the appropriate time, we will make a decision to correct the mistake we made in 2023,” the former governor said.

The member representing Andoni in the Rivers Assembly, Ofiks Kagbang, said Mr Wike had done so much for the constituency, pledging that the people would follow his directive in 2027.

“I am an Ijaw son, and I want to let you know that Ijaw people are grateful people. The one in the government house is a mistake, and we will correct that mistake when the time comes,” he said.

The chairman of the council, Prince Otuo, told Mr Wike that he had united the party leaders in the area to mobilise support for Mr Tinubu’s reelection for a second term in 2027.

Mr Otuo thanked Mr Wike for all the support and employment opportunities provided to his people, including projects executed in the area during Mr Wike’s tenure as governor of the state.

(NAN)