Wike Reveals Support for APC's Uzodimma in Election

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, disclosed that he supported Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State during Uzodimma's re-election bid, despite the fact that his own party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had a candidate in the race, Senator Sam Anyanwu, who was then the party's national secretary. Wike stated, "Ask Governor Hope if I didn't support him against the PDP candidate." He did not elaborate on his reasons for backing an APC governor over his party's candidate, which drew attention due to Anyanwu's seniority within the PDP.

Wike also commented on the shift in public perception of him, indicating that political disagreements have altered how he is viewed by former supporters. He expressed indifference to the criticism he faces from opposition circles and defended his cross-party political decisions.

Wike has been a controversial figure in Nigerian politics, particularly after accepting the ministerial position under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while remaining in the PDP, which has intensified tensions with the party's leadership.