I think about Tinubu’s re-election when sleeping, says Wike

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid occupies his thoughts every time.

Wike spoke on Monday during town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State.

The former Rivers governor said he is committed to ensuring Tinubu secures a second term, urging the state’s people to vote in large numbers for the president in the 2027 election.

Wike said Tinubu would have an easier path to victory in the 2027 elections than he did in 2023.

“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.

“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 the president had brought several developments to the state and appointed Rivers indigenes into key positions in his administration.

The FCT minister took a swipe at Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Rotimi Amaechi, his running mate, accusing them of deceiving Nigerians.

Wike said both politicians lack the credibility to challenge Tinubu in the 2027 election, adding that the ADC will not secure the mandatory 25 percent votes in Rivers.

Wike also criticised Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), describing him and other opposition candidates as “unelectable politicians”.

The minister advised his supporters and political allies in the state not to be distracted by internal disputes and communal disagreements.