Wike Declares Self Field Commander for Tinubu in 2027, Mobilises APC, PDP in FCT

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has declared himself the self-appointed field commander for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, according to a statement from the Rainbow Coalition in Abuja. Wike, who is also the current governor of Rivers State, unveiled a cross-party mobilisation strategy involving both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders.

He vowed that political differences would not hinder unity for the common presidential objective, stating that he would coordinate the FCT and Rivers State election efforts. All involved parties agreed that Bola Ahmed Tinubu would be the re-elected president, and Wike pledged to oversee the FCT election as its commander of field operations.

During the meeting, PDP National Assembly candidates openly declared their support for the APC candidates, reflecting an unprecedented level of political cooperation. The former governor emphasized the importance of working together, urging political leaders not to identify themselves by party affiliations during this critical election period.

Wike highlighted the 2024 Edo State governorship election as an example of how strategic coalitions can influence electoral outcomes, pointing to recent reforms such as establishing Women Affairs and Youth Development Secretariats within the FCT. He challenged political leaders to identify any areas within the six FCT area councils that had not benefited from the administration’s infrastructure projects and institutional reforms, pledging to ensure equitable distribution of development initiatives across the territory.