Tag: Wike
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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…
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Wike Dismisses Obi, Atiku’s Claims Of 2023 Rivers Victory
By Opeyemi Adelakun Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected claims by Peter Obi and supporters of the Labour Party that they won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State, insisting that no such victory was officially declared. Wike made the remarks during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists Hangout programme on Monday,…
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Wike Rejects Uzodimma’s Senate Presidency Ambition
By Sunday Ameh Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reported ambition to become the next President of the Nigerian Senate. Wike made his position known on Monday while appearing on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout programme. The FCT Minister said Uzodimma’s tenure as…
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2027: Wike Declares Rivers Election Will Be His ‘Easiest’ Contest
By George Omagbemi Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the 2027 election in Rivers State will be the easiest political contest he has faced, despite the political battles and alliances emerging ahead of the polls. Wike made the statement on Monday, September 21, 2026, during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, where…
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2027: Isaac Fayose Mocks APC Over Wike’s Appointment, Says Party Is Confused
By Sunday Ameh Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the appointment of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as campaign coordinator for the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fayose, in a video shared on his…
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APC Lacks Capacity to Deliver Tinubu in Bayelsa Without Wike’s Rainbow Coalition — Turnah
By George Omagbemi The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, High Chief Alabh George Turnah, has challenged the claim that the All Progressives Congress (APC) possesses sufficient structures and grassroots support to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Bayelsa State in the 2027 presidential election without the support of the Rainbow…