Wike Challenges APC Governors on State Wins for 2027

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, issued a challenge to governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding their responsibilities in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Wike stated that winning the presidential election for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must begin at the state level.

He warned that only those governors who secure victories in their respective states would have the right to celebrate a Tinubu victory. Wike's comments are particularly significant given Lagos's status as an APC stronghold and Tinubu's history as its former governor.

He also mentioned that he had communicated this message to the Chief of Staff to the President. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, noted the political complexities following his transition to align with the federal administration and linked the APC governors to the ongoing crisis with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.