Tag: Wike
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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…
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2027: Wike’s Coalition Will Strengthen Tinubu’s Re-election Bid — Ex-Deputy Speaker
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the South-South Development Commission, Chibudom Nwuche, has said the political coalition initiated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will improve President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election in 2027. Nwuche described the Rainbow Coalition as a strategic…
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APC Govs Raise Alarm Over Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, Fear Impact On Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
By Opeyemi Adelakun Tensions are rising within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over the political activities of the National Rainbow Coalition associated with Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, with party blocs warning that the arrangement could undermine the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The coalition, which brings together politicians from…
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2027: Rivers Voters, Not Wike, Will Decide Election – ADC Tells Minister
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims that the outcome of the 2027 governorship election can be determined in advance by political influence or intimidation. The party said the decision would ultimately rest with voters, insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), rather than any…
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‘Disgraceful performance’ — Amadi tackles Wike’s aide over Oseni clash
By Sunday Ameh The Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr Sam Amadi, and Arise News Political Director, Akin Osuntokun, have criticised the conduct of Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, during a recent television interview. The criticism followed Olayinka’s clash with Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, during Friday’s…
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Wike Launches Attack On Governors, Calls For Accountability For Post-Subsidy Allocations
By Paul Joseph Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has challenged state governors across the country to publicly account for how they have utilised the additional revenues accruing to states following the removal of the petrol subsidy. Wike made the call on Wednesday during a media interaction with journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers…