While Wike previously maintained that the coalition was formed to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid rather than the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Daily Trust reports that the alliance brings together the APC, PDP, Labour Party, and Action Alliance in Rivers State, internal cracks have begun to show.

Key Highlights and Controversies:

• Labour Party Disowns Coalition: Authentic LP chieftains in Rivers State have distanced themselves from the arrangement, clarifying that the individuals involved are linked to the Labour Union rather than the official party structure. Former South-South Zonal Vice Chairman Favour Reuben also alleged that the coalition’s recognized LP governorship candidate is actually a PDP member.

• Marginalization Concerns: Political analyst Celestine Akpobari criticized the alliance for lacking inclusivity, pointing out that key leadership positions and candidates across the participating parties are dominated by a single ethnic group, rendering the “rainbow” label contradictory. He further argued that power rotation should look toward the Ogoni people if shifted from Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

• Coalition Defense: Conversely, an anonymous Rivers APC chieftain in the coalition claimed the alliance has effectively taken grassroots control, incorporating local government chairmen, councillors, and Governor Fubara’s loyalists.

• Endorsement for Tinubu: Former IYC President Udengs Eradiri defended the coalition, describing it as a valuable asset designed to secure bulk votes for President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign across diverse political lines, rather than undermining existing governors.