Paul Ibe, media aide to African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has backed calls for legal action against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State over their participation in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council. Ibe supported moves by concerned members of
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that he played a role in pushing Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), boasting that the governor could not withstand the pressure within the party. Wike made the remarks while responding to the political disagreement surrounding Lawal’s position
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has recounted the political challenges he faced before emerging as governor of Rivers State in 2015. Wike said his emergence was the result of determination and political resilience despite opposition from influential figures within and outside the state. The former governor recalled the intense political battles
Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over his political claims ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that supporters of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi have a strong presence in Abuja. Fayose made the remarks on Tuesday while reacting to Wike’s recent comments on the political strength of opposition
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed a claim by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he could face political consequences if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Wike had said during a media parley that his continued support for Tinubu’s re-election could make
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.
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has opened up on his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid renewed political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. CSONews24 reports that Ortom and Wike were members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) G-5 governors, alongside former governors Seyi Makinde, Okezie Ikpeazu
Wike Signs 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy in 3 Years, Surpasses 13-Year Record The Federal Capital Territory Administration has disclosed that FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. The figure represents an increase of 17,575 over the 8,697 C-of-Os produced and signed
Wike orders demolition of suspected criminal hideout in Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of an illegal settlement near Karmajiji in the Kukwaba District of Abuja, following intelligence reports identifying the area as a suspected hideout for criminals. Wike issued the directive on Friday during an
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the ongoing infrastructure and development projects across the nation’s capital are already showcasing the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu administration ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike said that political activities won’t get in the way of his administration finishing important development projects