Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged that both Rivers State and the FCT will deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, Wike said he had only just learned of his appointment as campaign coordinator for Rivers and the FCT.
“Simple, there is no too much work for me. It’s Rivers and FCT, and let me say and pledge, by the grace of God, Rivers and FCT will vote massively for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. That is my job,” Wike declared.
Although a member of the opposition, Wike described himself as the sole leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting he speaks on behalf of the party.
He defended the inclusion of opposition figures in Tinubu’s campaign, noting that the president had asked for contributions from those outside the APC who “have something to offer.”
He cautioned coordinators that winning nationally would not excuse failure to secure their states.
He praised Tinubu’s leadership for pushing forward the creation of state police, which he said would help tackle insecurity.
Wike argued that democracy requires opposition parties to acknowledge good governance when it occurs, rather than dismissing it outright.
The APC campaign is scheduled to flag off in Kaduna on October 24, with the presidential election set for January 16, 2027.
