2027: Wike set to work for Tinubu again, says PDP hasn’t learnt
Wike Announces Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has confirmed his intent to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. During a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed concern that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not learned from its past political decisions.
Wike emphasized that his support for Tinubu is not a new development, noting his prior commitment before the 2023 general elections. “I told you in 2023 that even as a PDP member, I was going to work for the President. That is what I did because I believe, and rightly so, that the other parties did not present serious candidates,” he stated.
He reiterated that his political position remains unchanged as the next election approaches. Wike expressed frustration that the PDP did not consult him regarding its candidate selections, saying, “As a minister, my party did not consult me on the candidates they were going to present.”
Wike also indicated his willingness to extend support across party lines, emphasizing that he will back any candidates who align with Tinubu’s re-election efforts in 2027. “I said I would support candidates who support Mr. President for his re-election. It does not matter which party they belong to. If they support Mr. President, then of course I will pitch my tent with them,” he remarked.
Additionally, Wike criticized the opposition, asserting that the PDP has failed to reflect on previous electoral outcomes, stating that it “appeared not to have learnt.” He underscored that his alignment with the President is based on the perceived quality of leadership and the available political options.
The statements come as political dynamics continue to evolve ahead of the 2027 elections.
