‘I supported Uzodinma for his second term against my ally’ – Wike address ongoing rift
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he supported Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, during his re-election bid despite the candidacy of his political ally, Sam Anyanwu. Anyanwu, a former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, contested against Uzodinma in the election. Wike spoke on Tuesday during […] ‘I supported Uzodinma for his…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has disclosed that he endorsed Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma during his re-election campaign, even though Uzodinma faced competition from his own political ally, Sam Anyanwu. Anyanwu, formerly the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ran against Uzodinma in the election. This revelation came during a media interview in Abuja, where Wike addressed the growing tension between himself and the Imo State governor over the Rainbow Coalition.
The rift between Wike and Uzodinma emerged after Uzodinma attempted to dissuade All Progressives Congress (APC) governors from backing the coalition that Wike had formed prior to the 2027 elections. The FCT minister, known for his preference for straightforward dealings, emphasized that the Rainbow Coalition was here to stay. When asked about his decision to support Uzodinma in his second term, Wike replied, "When you see Hope Uzodinma, ask him, when he was going for a second term, did I support him or not? I supported Uzodinma against the PDP candidate who was my national secretary."
Wike further stated, "Rainbow Coalition has come to stay and there is nothing anybody can do about it. I deal with people who are straight forward."
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