2027: I’ll coordinate FCT, Rivers for Tinubu’s re-election — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday declared that he would lead the campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election... The post 2027: I’ll coordinate FCT, Rivers for Tinubu’s…
Nyesom Wike, a former Rivers State governor and ex-PDP stalwart, was appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory by President Bola Tinubu in 2023 despite remaining officially in the opposition PDP, a move that deepened his rift with the party's leadership and allies of his successor in Rivers State. Since then, Wike has repeatedly signalled closer alignment with Tinubu and the ruling APC, fuelling speculation about a possible formal defection ahead of the 2027 general election.
His pledge to personally coordinate Tinubu's re-election bid in the FCT and his home state of Rivers underscores his continued political relevance in the oil-rich South-South region and the capital territory, both key battlegrounds. The coverage across outlets is consistent on his declaration, but details such as the structure of the campaign, timing, and reaction from PDP or Rivers State's sitting governor have not yet been reported.