2027: Amaechi may face difficulty campaigning in Rivers – Wike warns

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned that former Rivers State Governor and ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi may encounter difficulties campaigning in Rivers State. Following Amaechi's recent remarks suggesting that only thieves would vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, Wike expressed concern that if Amaechi persists with this line of thinking, the people of Rivers will not accept it.

Speaking in Abuja after a meeting with chairmen of the six area councils in the FCT, Wike stated that while security agencies and INEC may be unwilling to intervene, his constituency would not remain passive. The minister deemed Amaechi's comments unsuitable for a politician vying for national office and urged INEC and security forces to address the inflammatory rhetoric.

Wike emphasized that political campaigns should concentrate on issues rather than personal attacks. With election campaigns in Rivers State set to kick off, experts have forecasted potential violence if security agencies do not fulfill their duties.