Wike Denies 2031 Presidential Ambition Amid Coalition Support
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has dismissed speculation regarding his potential candidacy for the presidency in 2031, stating that it is too early to make such determinations. Wike made these comments on Monday after inspecting projects in Abuja, responding to reports linking his Rainbow Coalition to a political structure for the upcoming presidential election.
He criticized those speculating about his future, asserting that only God knows what lies ahead. Wike clarified that the coalition is intended to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, not to undermine the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He identified three APC governors—Hope Uzodimma, Abdulrazaq, and Dapo Abiodun—as opposing his coalition, while noting that several other APC governors support it. Wike questioned the seriousness of governors who criticize the coalition, emphasizing the need to focus on the present and future rather than unfounded ambitions.
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