Rainbow Coalition Back Together: No Victimisation, Only Peace in Rivers State
Port Harcourt is buzzing, and for good reason. The Rainbow Coalition's Reconciliation Committee has dropped a bombshell of good news: no member of the political family will be victimised or discriminated against, no matter what happened during the recent political storms. This is the kind of energy we love to see, a true win for unity and progress.
The committee made this clear on Sunday during their second meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at Government House, Port Harcourt, within two weeks. The message is simple and powerful: under this new atmosphere of peace, everyone is treated equally, with the respect they deserve as members of the original political family.
What is the Rainbow Coalition's plan for reconciliation?
Senator Magnus Abe, the committee's chairman, revealed that the meeting was all about fine-tuning the modalities for the ongoing peace process among estranged political leaders in the state. This committee was set up by the group's leader and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
After the meeting, Abe addressed the press, explaining that the committee has held several sessions to develop a framework that brings everyone back to the table. He stressed the need to keep Rivers people in the loop about this new political direction.
“I'm sure that Rivers people will be very curious to understand exactly what we have been talking about. So, I know that this will be very good news for all Rivers people who are interested in the unity, progress and prosperity of Rivers State. We are all in agreement and we have made very good progress,” Abe said.
He added that this coming together is a major shift in the state's political atmosphere, a moment everyone has been waiting for.
“Our coming together signals a significant shift in the political atmosphere of the state and we believe that all well-meaning Rivers people will be very happy to see that finally, the peace that all Rivers people crave for is here,” he stated.
Why is this peace deal a big deal for Rivers State?
This isn't just another political meeting. It's a homecoming. Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, the Publicity Secretary of the APC South-South zone, was part of the delegation and he couldn't hide his excitement. He praised Governor Fubara for receiving the committee and giving members the chance to engage directly.
“I'm so excited. The last meeting went well. Today's meeting went extraordinarily well and it shows clearly to the people of Rivers State that the family is back; sincerely back and soon, they will see the working of the Rainbow Coalition. We will give the people of Rivers State the dividends of democracy they've been expecting from all angles,” Nwanosike said.
Chief Ambrose Nwuzi, another key stakeholder, confirmed that members who supported Governor Fubara have agreed to embrace reconciliation. He made it clear that peace beats prolonged political disagreements any day, calling the past conflicts a normal part of human society.
“Our leader has spoken and our overall leader has equally spoken and accepted that there is need for all of us to reconcile. I can tell you that we have reconciled. All that we are waiting for is for the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to put the seal on the reconciliation process which has been going on for the past few weeks,” Nwuzi said.
The delegation was stacked with heavyweights, including the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, and Mr. Tamosisi Gogo Jaja. The message is clear: the family is back, and they are ready to deliver.
What happens next for the Rainbow Coalition?
All eyes are now on Minister Nyesom Wike to put the final seal on this reconciliation. With the groundwork laid and the peace train moving, Rivers State is on the verge of a new era of political stability. This is what pan-African unity looks like at home: leaders putting the people first and burying the hatchet for the greater good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the Rainbow Coalition reconciliation committee?
Senator Magnus Abe is the chairman of the Reconciliation Committee, which was constituted by the group's leader, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
What was the purpose of the committee's meeting with Governor Fubara?
The meeting was held to deliberate on the modalities for the ongoing peace and reconciliation process among estranged political leaders in Rivers State, ensuring no member is victimised.
When will the reconciliation process be finalised?
According to Chief Ambrose Nwuzi, the process is awaiting the final seal from Minister Nyesom Wike, which is expected to conclude the reconciliation that has been ongoing for weeks.
