Wike: I Will Lead Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Campaign in FCT, Rivers
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja As reported by THISDAY on Monday, that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike, has been given a defined role in the re-election of
Abuja - Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, has been tasked with leading President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election campaign in 2027, according to a THISDAY report. The former Rivers State governor, who is still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has confirmed his role in coordinating the campaign structure in both the FCT and Rivers State.
Speaking in Kuje, within the Kuje Area Council of the FCT, Wike expressed his intention to spearhead the campaign machinery for Tinubu's re-election in his home state and the capital. Apart from the APC's internal preparations, Wike believes that the president's supporters from various political platforms are also ready to initiate a robust campaign.
Wike is confident that the administration's infrastructure projects will serve as the main driver for electoral support in the FCT, stating that the visible development work is making the people happy. These projects, he claims, will directly translate into votes for the incumbent president.
Regarding allegations of rigging, Wike dismissed them, attributing the positive sentiment among the populace to the ongoing projects. He praised the contractors and site engineers for the progress made so far and assured stakeholders that sufficient funding would be disbursed to ensure project completion by December.
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