Wike Rejects Tinubu's Campaign DG Role Over Influence

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, announced his decision to decline the position of Director-General for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 presidential campaign, stating that he would not accept a role that could jeopardize his political influence in Rivers State. Wike made these remarks on Saturday while inspecting the construction of the Apo-Karshi and Kubwa-Bwari roads in Abuja.

His comments followed the announcement of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the upcoming election. Wike argued that political relevance should be measured by the ability to deliver electoral victories in one's state, citing examples of past campaign directors-general who lost their states.

He ruled out the possibility of leading the APC Presidential Campaign Council, emphasizing that he is not a member of the ruling party. Wike reaffirmed his support for Tinubu's re-election through a coalition of politicians from various parties, termed the "Rainbow Coalition," which is operational in several states including Kwara, Bayelsa, Rivers, Osun, and Benue.