The Chairman of the Rivers State Elders Council, Ferdinand Alabraba, has declared the Council’s full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, pledging to work closely with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the emerging Rainbow Coalition in the state.
Naija News reports that Alabraba made the remarks on Friday in Port Harcourt, during the inauguration of Senatorial and Local Government Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a pro-Tinubu political mobilisation group.
The 86-year-old elder statesman commended Wike’s foresight in aligning with Tinubu’s camp early, saying the Rivers Elders Council now mirrors the diverse political alliance between members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Alabraba said, “Your Excellency, as far back as 2023, you guided us to identify with the family, and at that time, we were in one party.
“As futuristic as you are, you saw what was to come and said that was the way to go.”
He noted that the Council’s composition today reflects a broad political coalition aimed at projecting Tinubu’s reforms and legacy, particularly in Rivers State.
Alabraba stressed that the Elders Council is fully committed to working with Wike and the APC-led coalition to mobilise support for President Tinubu’s second-term bid, citing the administration’s development impact on Rivers State.
“We have members from PDP and APC, all geared towards a common goal to showcase the president’s legacies and reforms to make Nigeria better and to work towards his re-election in 2027,” he said.
He further stated, “Because of the benefits we have received since we went into the rainbow family… I can assure you, Your Excellency, that the entire Rivers State Elders Council is committed to your leadership.”
Alabraba concluded by pledging the Council’s support to Wike’s leadership and grassroots efforts aimed at consolidating support for the President.
He said, “We will follow you, we will work with you down to the grassroots. What Mr President has done for the state and for this country is enough reason to stand with him and ensure his re-election in 2027.”
