Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has declared assist for the Rainbow Coalition championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his victory on the Federal High Court over the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial ticket for Imo West.
Okorocha reportedly joined the coalition hours after the court recognised him because the genuine APC candidate for the Imo West senatorial district, in a dispute involving Governor Hope Uzodimma.
The growth comes amid a political disagreement between Uzodimma and Wike over the Rainbow Coalition, which the Imo governor had reportedly vowed wouldn’t be recognised within the state.
Speaking on Arise News, Okorocha recommended Wike and different advocates of the coalition, saying the initiative may promote cooperation past occasion affiliations.
He defined that the coalition ought to prioritise governance by supporting succesful people no matter their political events.
“That’s what it’s called, governance. I’ve seen somebody who can do well, even though it’s not from my party. Let’s give them support,” Okorocha mentioned.
The former governor additionally advised that politicians from totally different events may work collectively to attain a typical political goal, together with supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“We’re going to bring PDP, all of them to support Tinubu to win. Some people will step down. Some people are sure. Some people will step down their position. Just make sure we achieve one common goal,” he mentioned.
Okorocha additionally criticised Uzodimma’s political standing in Imo State, claiming that the governor lacked the extent of grassroots assist he attributed to himself.
“Hope cannot carry Imo. Cannot carry South East,” he mentioned, difficult the governor to check his recognition amongst residents of the state.
He additional rejected allegations that his political affect was pushed by monetary inducements, insisting that his assist got here from real public affection.
“So, it’s about love. It’s about genuine love of the people. It’s not about understanding,” Okorocha mentioned.
The newest growth may reshape political alignments in Imo State, notably because the dispute over the APC’s Imo West senatorial ticket unfolds alongside broader coalition efforts forward of future elections.
