Wike Rejects APC Campaign DG Role to Protect States
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated he would not serve as the Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council due to his non-affiliation with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the potential risk of losing both Rivers State and the FCT in the upcoming elections. Wike criticized former campaign DGs, including Rotimi Amaechi, Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, and Simon Lalong, for losing their respective states while in similar positions.
He expressed that his focus is on ensuring the success of the FCT and Rivers State rather than taking on a campaign role. Wike mentioned that he would continue to support Tinubu’s re-election through a cross-party "Rainbow Coalition," which involves politicians backing the President while remaining in their political parties.
He underscored the importance of winning one's state as a campaign leader, questioning the value of the position if it does not yield electoral success.
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