The Rivers Elders Council has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027, pledging full alignment with the “Renewed Hope Family” political movement led by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike.
The declaration came on Tuesday during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, where the Council’s Chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, made the announcement.
Alabraba stated that the people of Rivers State’s decision to back Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election has continued to deliver tangible benefits, describing the Renewed Hope Family as “the way to go” for 2027.
He emphasised that the state’s political stability owes much to that 2023 support.
“The decision to support President Tinubu in 2023 is what has kept Rivers State afloat,” Alabraba declared, praising Wike’s leadership and political foresight for positioning the state strongly.
Hailing Wike as an icon of modern Nigerian politics, the elder statesman highlighted his pragmatic and inclusive style, which promoted ethnic harmony across the multi-ethnic state during his governorship.
“Let me assure you, Rivers people know where to go, and the Renewed Hope Agenda is the way to go in 2027,” he added.
The Renewed Hope Family, also referred to as the “Rainbow Coalition,” unites members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State to rally grassroots support for Tinubu’s re-election.
Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Major Jack, also commended Wike for developmental projects delivered in Akuku-Toru during his tenure as governor.
“We followed you to support Tinubu in 2023, and today we are enjoying the fruits of that decision. We will do the same in 2027,” he affirmed.
The state lawmaker representing the area, Lolo Opuende, similarly pledged unwavering loyalty to Wike’s Renewed Hope Family.
“In 2027, we will stand by you to return President Tinubu for a second term,” Opuende said.
Akuku-Toru Local Government Council Chairman, Aboiya-a Bob-Fubara, lauded Wike’s humility, statesmanship, and dedication to inclusive governance, noting that the visit would further bolster grassroots leadership.
Responding, Wike explained that the visit was to express gratitude for the people’s steadfast support since 2014, when he first announced his governorship bid.
He praised the locals for embracing the Rainbow Coalition to mobilise cross-party support for Tinubu.
“This is the only state where the two major political parties are working together to return President Tinubu in 2027,” Wike said.
“This is why we are no longer talking about party politics but about Renewed Hope.”
