APC's Chidi Wihioka Vows to Secure Ikwerre Votes in 2027

Elder Chidi Wihioka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the House of Representatives, declared that the APC would secure Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections. He urged Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, not to be concerned about the votes from Ikwerre, which is the hometown of Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a viral video, Wihioka indicated that Amaechi would be "caged" during the election, implying that there would be efforts to pressure him into announcing a boycott of the election. Wihioka stated, “At the appropriate time, we will cage him, and that will be the story,” and added that they would escort Amaechi to the airport if he decided to boycott the election.