Wike Declares Rivers State Support for Tinubu in 2027 Election

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, announced that the people of Rivers State have chosen President Bola Tinubu as their candidate for the January 2027 presidential election. Wike made this statement on Saturday during Tinubu’s campaign rally at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Wike, who is leading the presidential campaign council in Rivers State, emphasized that the rally was solely for the people of Rivers. He stated, “You can see with your eyes that the people of Rivers State have already concluded and agreed that on January 16, they will vote for you.”

He highlighted the strong relationship between Rivers State and Tinubu, pointing out that the state has received numerous political appointments from the president. Wike referred to Tinubu as a political ally who has shown commitment to the state through various federal projects.

In his remarks, Wike also criticized former governor Rotimi Amaechi, questioning the effectiveness of a fumigation project aimed at reducing mosquitoes in Rivers State. He asked Amaechi to explain the results of the fumigation, implying it had not succeeded in eliminating the mosquito problem.

Wike recalled that during the previous presidential elections in 2015 and 2019, Amaechi, who was the director-general of the campaigns for former President Muhammadu Buhari, did not secure much support in Rivers State.