2027: I’m not lobbying for APC campaign DG – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports suggesting that he is seeking the position of Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike, while rejecting the claim, reaffirmed his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term, stressing that […] 2027: I’m not…
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has denied rumors that he is seeking the role of Director-General for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The minister emphasized his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu's campaign for re-election, stating that a position within the campaign council is not a prerequisite for contributing to the president's electoral victory.
Wike's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, confirmed the denial in a statement, insisting that Wike neither lobbied for the position nor discussed membership or leadership with anyone related to the campaign council. The minister clarified that he had been away from Nigeria, taking a break after completing over 30 days of official engagements, including project commissioning, inauguration of new projects, and inspections of ongoing initiatives, particularly those scheduled for completion in December and January of the following year.
Upon his return, Wike's primary focus will be on the execution of the President's Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at bolstering his electoral prospects in Rivers State and the FCT. In his statement, Wike emphasized that his commitment to the President's campaign does not necessitate a position within the Presidential Campaign Council.
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