In a bold declaration that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has publicly pledged to spearhead President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in both Rivers State and the FCT. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Wike asserted, “I am not a liability. I am an asset… I am an asset to making sure that Tinubu wins second tenure”.
Wike’s commitment extends beyond mere words, he has vowed to lead the campaign efforts in Rivers State, a region where Tinubu secured less than 10% of the vote in the 2023 elections. “I will lead the campaign in Rivers State. I will lead the campaign in FCT,” Wike declared, emphasizing his determination to deliver both regions for Tinubu in the upcoming election.
This announcement has ignited a firestorm of reactions across the political spectrum. Within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), where Wike remains a prominent figure, there is growing unease. Some party members have expressed concerns over Wike’s overt support for a rival party’s candidate, questioning his allegiance and the potential implications for the PDP’s cohesion.
Opposition parties have also weighed in, with some leaders criticizing Wike’s move as opportunistic and detrimental to democratic principles. They argue that such cross-party endorsements could undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s multiparty system and erode public trust in political institutions.
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