Precious Nwonu, Enugu Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reported ambition to become President of the Senate after the 2027 general elections. Wike made the declaration on Monday during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, amid an escalating disagreement between him and … [Read more…]
… President moves to streamline ex-governor’s role in 2027 journey … Keyamo tipped as campaign spokesperson … To avoid clashes, Akpabio, Barau will not report to Yari President Bola Tinubu has moved to give the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, a clearly defined role in his 2027 re-election campaign, with the former Rivers … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following the rejection of his political support for President Bola Tinubu by the All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum. The PDP said Wike remained a major political force whose support could contribute significantly to Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that the minister … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have ruled out any political alliance with individuals or opposition groups ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governors said they remained committed to the APC and would support only candidates sponsored by the ruling party in the forthcoming elections. Chairman of … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he would be the primary target of political retaliation from opposition figures, specifically Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, if President Bola Tinubu fails to secure re-election in 2027. Wike made the remarks during a live media chat in Port … [Read more…]
…APC campaign council spokesperson Kemi Asekun-Shittu says it is unjust to stall Edu’s life or career while the investigation is ongoing Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly defended the inclusion of individuals under Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation within political campaign teams, asserting that … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud In a country starved of dignity, the conduct of members of the political class becomes akin to the conduct of wayward sailors staggering on the deck of a sinking ship. Call it the Titanic. They stagger through public spaces, like the character, Juda Pesa, the self-proclaimed market philosopher in the Kenyan writer, … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud The war among Nigeria’s political elite has been renewed. It is not a war for ideas, nor one fought over the soul of our country. Rather, it is a petty battle over ego, and personalised struggle for who becomes the capo di tutti capi- the boss of bosses – of the State. … [Read more…]
The Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Okey Ikechukwu, has said that the PDP should be embarrassed that the former governor of Rivers State and Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike is still a member, given his alleged anti-party activities. Ikechukwu, who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, however added that the former Rivers State … [Read more…]
GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike says Rivers state people already know the candidate he wants them to vote for in the 25 February 2023 presidential election, stressing that those expecting him to make public declaration on his choice candidate would wait in vain. Wike in Port Harcourt, Wednesday, for Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign rally for … [Read more…]
The ding-dong in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued, yesterday, as Governor Nyesom Wike maintained his hard stance despite a confidence vote in Senator Iyorchia Ayu by the National Executive Committee (NEC) at a meeting attended by only six of the party’s 13 governors. Not even the decision by Walid Jibrin to step down as chairman … [Read more…]
Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo and the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday, met with Governor Nyesom Wike in London. Also at the meeting were Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and former governors Donald Duke of Cross Rivers State and Ayo Fayose … [Read more…]