2027: I Think About Tinubu’s Re-Election When Sleeping, Eating — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu’s re-election is constantly on his mind as he rallies support for the President ahead of the 2027 election.
‎
‎Wike spoke on Monday during town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
‎
‎The former Rivers State governor urged residents to support Tinubu, saying the President had recognised Rivers people through appointments and what he described as developmental projects in the state.
‎
‎“Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the president’s re-election. When I am eating, I think about the president’s re-election. Everything I am doing now is about the president’s re-election,” Wike said.
‎
‎He urged Rivers residents to set aside political sentiments and vote for Tinubu.
‎
‎“Let us forget sentiment and vote for the person who has recognised the people of Rivers State with dividends of democracy and with several appointments.
‎
‎“I know the re-election of Tinubu in 2027 will be easier than that of 2023. We should appreciate Tinubu and ensure he gets a massive number of votes. We can do it,” he said.
‎
‎Wike also criticised opposition figures ahead of the 2027 election, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, who are associated with the African Democratic Congress.
‎
‎He questioned the strength of the ADC ticket in Rivers State and said it would struggle to secure the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in the state.
‎
‎The FCT minister also described Peter Obi and other opposition politicians as “unelectable”.
‎
‎Wike urged his supporters and political allies in Rivers to avoid internal disputes and communal disagreements, saying such distractions could affect their political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
‎
‎“What will be, will be. You don’t need to kill yourself. Anything that God said would be, it would be,” he said.