Wike urges Rivers voters to back Tinubu for 2027 elections

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, called on Rivers state residents to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027 during a Rainbow Coalition town hall meeting in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni. Wike argued that sustaining Tinubu's economic reforms is crucial for Nigeria's recovery.

He urged voters to back Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming general elections, warning that abandoning these reforms could destabilize the economy. Wike reflected on his previous political engagements in 2023, asserting that his support for Tinubu was justified despite initial apprehensions.

He cautioned against supporting politicians he labeled as opportunists, specifically criticizing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Wike also challenged Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku's running mate, to account for his past performance as governor before seeking new political positions.