Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support any politician seeking to win an election in his or her state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Wike made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
Wike stated that his political support would be based on his own interests and convictions rather than pressure to campaign for candidates across the country.
“I won’t be the one to help people to win elections in their states. Politics is local, and those having problems in their states should resolve them instead of using the re-election of the President to whip up sentiments.” Wike said.
The FCT Minister, who has remained a prominent figure in the political realignments ahead of 2027, said he was not interested in taking responsibility for securing electoral victories for governors in their respective states.
“Rainbow coalition has nothing to do with the APC. Rather, it is our own way of mobilising support across political parties for Mr President, who has done well to deserve a second term.” Wike said.
He maintained that politicians should be prepared to build their own political structures and mobilise support instead of relying on him to deliver electoral victories.
“The results showed that voters were capable of separating presidential and state-level elections.” He said.
“After the President must have been re-elected, we can all go and face elections in our states.” He said.
Wike’s position comes amid growing political calculations among governors and other political actors as parties intensify preparations for the 2027 elections.
“What I said and stand for is that I will mobilise support for the re-election of the President. I never promised anyone that PDP will not field candidates to contest governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections.” He said.
