Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed the extraordinary extent of his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, saying the President’s return to office is constantly on his mind, including when he sleeps and eats. Wike spoke during town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed the extraordinary extent of his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, saying the President’s return to office is constantly on his mind, including when he sleeps and eats.
Wike spoke during town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, as he mobilised residents and political supporters to back Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The former Rivers State governor asked residents to put political sentiments aside and support the President, citing Tinubu’s recognition of Rivers State through government appointments and projects which Wike described as evidence of dividends of democracy for the people.
According to Wike, his activities are now largely focused on helping Tinubu secure another term in office. He said he thinks about the President’s re-election every day and urged Rivers residents to work towards delivering a massive vote for Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Wike also expressed confidence that Tinubu would have an easier re-election battle in 2027 than the one he faced in 2023, asking Rivers residents to appreciate the President and support him because of what he said the administration had done for the state.
Turning to the opposition, Wike questioned the prospects of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State, particularly with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi associated with the party ahead of the 2027 contest.
The FCT Minister argued that the ADC would struggle to obtain the required 25 per cent of votes in Rivers State and also dismissed Peter Obi and other opposition politicians as “unelectable” as the political battle for 2027 gradually intensifies.
Wike, however, urged his supporters and political allies to avoid internal quarrels and communal disagreements, saying such disputes could distract them from their political activities, while encouraging them not to worry excessively about the eventual outcome of the election.