Nyesom Wike Denies 2027 Presidential Ambition, Pledges Loyalty to Tinubu Till 2031

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has refuted rumors of his 2027 presidential bid and affirmed his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu until 2031. Wike dismissed reports of factional pressures within the PDP and clarified that a meeting held in August 2025 was not about his presidential ambitions but rather about party issues in the southern region.

The statement emphasized Wike's commitment to advancing Tinubu's agenda for the FCT and ensuring its transformation.