The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will only support political candidates who back President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He disclosed this during a media parley in Abuja.
Wike said his loyalty in the next election cycle would be directed toward individuals, regardless of their political party, who openly support the president and his administration.
“As it is today, my party seems to have not learned, and I am also going to support the President for a second term in office,” he said.
The former Rivers State governor explained that his decision was not hidden from anyone, stressing that he had made his position clear from the outset.
“I didn’t beat around the bush when I said that as a minister, my party never asked me about the candidates they were planning to put forward, and I made it clear that I would only support candidates who backed the President,” Wike stated.
He clarified that his stance should not be interpreted as blanket support for any particular political party, but rather for individuals aligned with President Tinubu’s vision.
“I never said I would support that particular party, but I did say I would support candidates who are in favour of the President, regardless of which party they are from,” he added.
Wike further dismissed suggestions that his position could amount to anti-party activities, insisting that his focus remains consistent.
“That’s where I’m going to focus my support. So the problem of me being part of a group that’s working for another group doesn’t come up,” he said.