Wike Endorses George for 2027 Rivers Governorship Election

Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, has reportedly endorsed Alabo Dakorinama George as the preferred candidate for the upcoming 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. This endorsement follows a closed-door meeting held in Port Harcourt on Monday, where Wike met with key political stakeholders to assess the evolving political dynamics in the state.

Notable attendees included former militant leader Asari Dokubo and other prominent figures. George, a long-time ally of Wike and a former commissioner in Rivers State, is expected to contest on the platform of the Progressive Congress (APC).

This endorsement is seen as a strategic move by Wike to maintain his influence in Rivers State politics, especially in light of the ongoing political crisis stemming from tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Wike's political structure. The meeting and subsequent endorsement are part of Wike's broader strategy to shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.