Tag: Wike
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“Any councillor that delivers his ward will get N10 million reward”, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised N10m to every councillor who successfully delivers their political ward to President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress candidates in the 2027 general elections. Wike made the promise during a Rainbow Coalition stakeholders’ meeting attended by traditional rulers, political stakeholders and residents in…
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Wike Dismisses Peter Obi’s 2027 Chances, Says He Has ‘Killed’ Obi Political Wave
By George Omagbemi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the chances of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, claiming that the political movement that propelled him to prominence in 2023 has lost its influence. Wike made the remarks on Thursday, November 5, during his monthly…
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Why I Rejected Senate Seat After Two Terms As Rivers Governor — Wike
By Opeyemi Adelakun Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why he chose not to pursue a Senate seat after completing his second term as governor of Rivers State. Wike said he rejected the option of joining the National Assembly because he believed the position could restrict his freedom to express…
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Stop Calling Me Leader, Wike Is – Fubara Tells Supporters
By George Omagbemi Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has asked supporters who stood by him during his political dispute with Nyesom Wike to stop referring to him as their leader, declaring that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is now their common leader within the Rainbow Coalition. Fubara made the statement during the…
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Obidient Movement Warns Wike Against Alleged Plot To Manipulate 2027 Elections
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Obidient Movement has warned Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections, insisting that Nigerians must be allowed to freely choose their leaders. The group’s warning followed Wike’s declaration that he would coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the Federal Capital Territory and…
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You Lack Power To Stop Amaechi’s Campaign In Rivers – ADC Tells Wike
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his reported threat to prevent the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, from campaigning in Rivers State. The party maintained that Wike had no legal or moral authority to restrict Amaechi’s political activities, insisting that Rivers…
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Wike Threatens to Frustrate Amaechi’s Campaign in Rivers Over ‘Mad Voters’ Remark
By George Omagbemi ABUJA — October 9, 2026. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi may face difficulties campaigning in Rivers State if he continues to insult supporters of President Bola Tinubu. Wike issued the warning on Friday while speaking to journalists in Abuja,…
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Wike Challenges Amaechi Over 24-year Record In Public Office
By Opeyemi Adelakun Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has questioned the development and political legacy of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, during his 24 years in top public offices. Wike spoke on Friday at an interactive meeting with leaders and stakeholders of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers…
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Oshiomhole Reacts to Wike’s Support for Tinubu
By George Omagbemi ABUJA — September 30, 2026: Senator Adams Oshiomhole has clarified the political relationship between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying Wike’s support is for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election rather than the APC as a political party. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District,…
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Wike’s Son, Jordan, Faces $2.1m Abuja Land Dispute In Court
By Opeyemi Adelakun Jordan Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has appeared before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama over a $2.1 million dispute involving land transactions in Abuja. The suit, marked CV/008/2026, was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas…
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Abuja’s Votes Belongs To Obi -Fayose Dares Wike
By Paul Joseph Social commentator and businessman, Isaac Fayose, has challenged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his claim that President Bola Tinubu would secure victory in Abuja in the 2027 presidential election. Fayose, while speaking on News Central TV on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, claimed that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate…
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Wike, APC Governors Clash Deepens Over 2027 Coalition Strategy
By Opeyemi Adelakun The political disagreement between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress has intensified as both sides advance different strategies for the 2027 elections. Wike, speaking on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout on Monday, dismissed concerns that his proposed Rainbow Coalition could weaken the APC, insisting that…