Wike Reveals Call to Adeleke on Tinubu's Election Support

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, disclosed during a media chat in Rivers State on September 2, 2026, that he personally called Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to express gratitude and directed him to publicly endorse President Tinubu, acknowledging the election's conduct as free and fair. Wike made this call while he was in Croatia and inquired if Adeleke would continue to support the President if he won.

This admission has generated significant online discourse, with many Nigerians questioning the implications for the political relationship between state governors and the presidency, particularly regarding electoral independence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Various social media users criticized Wike's actions and expressed skepticism about the nature of the political reconciliation he described.