Wike Leads Cross-Party Campaign for Tinubu's Reelection

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, declared his intention to lead the campaign for President Bola Tinubu's reelection in the Federal Capital Territory and in 2027. This announcement was made during a stakeholders' meeting of the Rainbow Coalition in Abuja, where Wike referred to himself as the field commander of the president's campaign in the FCT.

The meeting included stakeholders from both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with notable participation from party chairmen, current and former senators, candidates, and leaders from the six area councils of the FCT. Wike urged attendees to prioritize a common political objective over party affiliations, citing the 2024 governorship election as an example of successful cross-party cooperation.

He defended Tinubu's administration, highlighting infrastructure investments and reforms, while acknowledging the economic challenges faced by citizens due to some of the president's policies. Wike clarified that the coalition's focus was primarily on the presidential race, allowing individual parties to decide their positions on other elections in 2027.