Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he is constantly thinking about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election as he mobilises support for the President ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the statement on Monday while addressing town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The former Rivers State governor called on residents to back Tinubu, citing appointments given to people from the state and developmental projects by the Federal Government as reasons for supporting the President.
“Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the president’s re-election. When I am eating, I think about the president’s re-election. Everything I am doing now is about the president’s re-election,” Wike said.
He asked Rivers residents to put political sentiments aside and support Tinubu at the polls.
“Let us forget sentiment and vote for the person who has recognised the people of Rivers State with dividends of democracy and with several appointments.
“I know the re-election of Tinubu in 2027 will be easier than that of 2023. We should appreciate Tinubu and ensure he gets a massive number of votes. We can do it,” he said.
Wike also turned his attention to opposition politicians preparing for the 2027 election, questioning the prospects of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State.
He specifically mentioned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, who are associated with the ADC, and argued that the party would struggle to achieve the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in the state.
The FCT minister also described Peter Obi and other opposition politicians as “unelectable”.
Beyond the wider political contest, Wike urged his supporters and political allies in Rivers State to avoid internal disagreements and communal disputes that could undermine their political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
“What will be, will be. You don’t need to kill yourself. Anything that God said would be, it would be,” he said.
