The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress will secure victory in both Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 election.
Wike made the declaration on Wednesday during a media chat monitored by The News Chronicle, where he also asserted his control over the political structures in Rivers and the FCT.
The former Rivers State governor described himself as the “general commander” of the political structure in Rivers, insisting that Tinubu’s victory in the two territories would not depend on having a sitting governor on his side.
“It is certain that I will deliver two states, FCT and Rivers for Tinubu. You don’t need a governor to be in charge, I’m the general commander of the political structure in Rivers.
“In Rivers, I’m in charge. So also the FCT,” Wike said.
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The minister attributed his political influence in the two territories to what he described as the loyalty of major political parties and political structures in Rivers State.
His comments come amid growing political realignments in Rivers ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly with the emergence of the opposition coalition seeking to challenge the ruling political structure in the oil-rich state.
Wike’s latest declaration further underscores the intensifying political contest in Rivers, where alliances and power blocs are already positioning themselves ahead of the elections.
