Nyesom Wike meets Rivers stakeholders in Spain as political leaders and key figures from the Rainbow Coalition reportedly hold talks ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The meeting, held in Spain, brought together the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and several prominent Rivers State political stakeholders.
However, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was notably absent from the meeting. His absence comes after he recently identified with the Rainbow Coalition in the state.
Those reported to have attended include Chief Marcus Nle Ejii, Executive Director of Projects and Infrastructural Development at the South South Development Commission.
Senator Mao Ohabunwa, Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, also reportedly participated in the meeting.
The reported gathering also included Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State.
The participants have not publicly disclosed the main issues discussed during the meeting.
Nevertheless, the timing has attracted attention because political parties and influential figures are already positioning themselves for the 2027 elections.
The meeting could therefore signal fresh political calculations within Rivers State, where alliances and rivalries have shaped the state’s political landscape in recent years.
Wike remains an influential figure in Rivers politics despite leaving the governorship in 2023. His political relationship with Governor Fubara has also attracted significant public attention.
Meanwhile, Fubara’s reported absence from the Spain meeting raises questions about the governor’s position within the emerging political arrangement.
It remains unclear whether the meeting represents a formal political strategy or an informal consultation among influential stakeholders.
For now, none of the participants has publicly provided detailed information about the outcome of the discussions.
However, as the 2027 elections approach, meetings involving major political actors are likely to draw increased attention across Rivers State.
The reported Spain meeting could become another important development in the state’s evolving political contest.
