FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns Rivers governorship aspirants that backing President Tinubu does not automatically secure 2027 election tickets
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that sudden declarations of support for President Bola Tinubu do not automatically guarantee a governorship ticket in Rivers State for the 2027 elections.
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Wike made the remarks on Sunday during a Christmas visit to his supporters in Emohua Local Government Area, at the palace of His Royal Highness, Ohna Sergent Awuse, Paramount Ruler of Emohua and Chairman of the South-South Traditional Rulers Forum.
He stressed that claiming to stand on the president’s mandate cannot override previously reached political agreements, which he said must be respected.
“So, as far as Tinubu’s own is concerned, it’s a settled matter. Anybody who wants to be governor of Rivers State, if you like sing on your mandate, no. Agreement is what, agreement. Agreement is what, agreement,” Wike said.
He further emphasised the importance of keeping promises, adding: “Nobody can use us to play wayo, nobody. No matter the amount of money you say you have, it will crumble. It will crumble… What makes a man is when you agree to something with people, you keep it.”
Wike also criticised supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara who recently declared backing for President Tinubu, noting that the same group had earlier sought the removal of Rivers State House of Assembly members who defected to the APC.
He added that the lawmakers “saw ahead of them.”
Although the minister did not disclose the specifics of the agreements or the parties involved, observers suggest his remarks may signal constraints on Governor Fubara’s chances of securing a second-term ticket after his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC.
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Wike delivered similar messages during Christmas visits to his supporters in Ikwerre and Ahoada Local Government Areas, underscoring the sanctity of agreements in state politics.
