Wike Says Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Is His Constant Focus

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid occupies his thoughts daily, as he steps up mobilisation for the president in Rivers State.

Wike made the statement on Monday during town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The former Rivers State governor urged residents to support Tinubu at the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the president had recognised the state through development projects and appointments of Rivers indigenes to strategic positions in his administration.

“Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the president’s re-election. When I am eating, I think about the president’s re-election. Everything I am doing now is about the president’s re-election,” Wike said.

He called on Rivers residents to put political sentiments aside and support Tinubu, saying the state should reciprocate what he described as benefits received from the Federal Government.

“Let us forget sentiment and vote for the person who has recognised the people of Rivers State with dividends of democracy and with several appointments,” he said.

Wike also expressed confidence that Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign would be easier than the president’s 2023 bid, urging his supporters to work towards securing a large vote for the incumbent.

“I know the re-election of Tinubu in 2027 will be easier than that of 2023. We should appreciate Tinubu and ensure he gets a massive number of votes. We can do it,” he said.

His comments come as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Wike increasingly campaigning for Tinubu while engaging with political allies and supporters in Rivers State.