Wike Endorses Tinubu's 2027 Re-Election in Bonny Meeting

Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, arrived in Bonny Local Government Area on October 24 for an interactive meeting with residents and political stakeholders. He was welcomed by cultural dancers and well-wishers.

The visit was organized by Abinye Blessing Pepple, the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Council, and was set to take place at Ibanise Town Hall. During his visit, Wike urged the residents to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, citing the completion of the Bonny-Bodo Road as a significant achievement of the Tinubu administration.

He criticized previous administrations for failing to deliver on promises regarding the road. Wike also defended the removal of the petrol subsidy, stating it increased revenue for state and local governments.

He raised concerns about the management of public funds under the previous Rivers State administration, alleging that $39 million had been paid for a proposed specialist hospital without any progress and that $308 million from a power plant sale had significantly decreased.