Wike Claims Amaechi Will Call for Election Boycott

On Saturday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced that Rotimi Amaechi, the presidential running mate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), would call for a boycott of the presidential election before 11 am on election day. Wike attributed this anticipated action to Amaechi's belief that he could not defeat the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.

During a grand reception held in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Wike remarked, “If he wins his village, Ubima, then he has won the election. That’s if he will win his own polling unit.” Wike further criticized Amaechi for previously using military presence to intimidate voters, stating that now he would have to face the electorate without such support.

Wike emphasized that the people would come out to vote, contrasting the past military presence with the current situation.