2027: WIKE ACCUSES APC GOVERNORS OF WORKING AGAINST HIM, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR TINUBU
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors of working against him ahead of the 2027 general elections, while reaffirming his support for President Bola Tinubu.
Wike made the allegation during a media chat on Wednesday, specifically naming the governors of Kwara and Imo states, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Hope Uzodinma, respectively.
Speaking about his relationship with some APC governors, Wike said some politicians were more concerned about being seen as those working for the President.
“You see, the problem with people, they want them to be seen, that they are the people working for the President. I don’t do that,” he said.
Asked whether he was referring to Mr AbdulRazaq, Wike replied, “Yes.”
The FCT minister accused the Kwara governor of championing what he described as a campaign against him, particularly over allegations that he was sponsoring political candidates in the state.
Wike said the removal of three senators and a member of the House of Representatives from the APC had created a political dilemma for the governor, arguing that those affected could seek alternative political platforms ahead of 2027.
“Now, these senators you removed, you have no place for them. Therefore, do you prefer them to go to ADC or to go to NDC?” he asked.
He argued that politicians who moved to opposition parties such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could work against President Tinubu, whereas those who aligned with him would support the President.
“Now, if they come to me, obviously, they will vote for Mr. President,” Wike said.
The FCT minister also rejected claims that he was planting candidates across states, saying some governors had approached him to prevent the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from fielding candidates in their states.
“I said, ‘Ah, in any case, did I reach any agreement that, look, now that we are supporting Mr. President, PDP will not have any candidate anywhere?” he said.
Wike also addressed his reported disagreement with Uzodinma, insisting that the Imo governor was aware of the support he received from him during his political journey.
“The governor of Imo State knows the support I gave to him very well,” he said.
Despite the political disagreements, Wike said his priority remained supporting President Tinubu’s re-election bid, arguing that failing to do so could expose him to political retaliation if the President lost the 2027 election.
“But you see, in politics, I’m not a threat. My concern is, I will support Mr. President. If you watch what’s happening today and look at it, peradventure anything happens and Mr President fails today, I will be the first politician that Atiku, Obi will hunt for his head.
“I will be the first politician. I challenge anybody. So, I won’t make that mistake, to be sleeping to see the President lose his election. No,” he said.
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