A former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has pledged to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, pledging his support through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Dokubo, who was coronated as the Amanyanabo of Torusarama-Piri in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State in late 2024, made the pledge on Tuesday when Wike visited him at his palace.
The minister’s visit was part of a year-end “thank-you” tour across Rivers State that began in December 2025, during which he encouraged grassroots supporters to renew their support for Tinubu.
Dokubo praised Wike for the visit, saying Tinubu helped him in his time of need and that it was now time to repay the favor.
“Like you said, my friend, everything that is going to happen, I will be with you in making sure that my friend, the President, succeeds.
“Everything that I am capable of doing, I will do to make sure that he succeeds.
“I was not a traditional ruler when we met in 1992. I never thought I would ever become what I am today.
“He stood by me in my most difficult period, and it is now my turn to also stand by him and support him,” he said.
Earlier, Wike stated that his visit to the village was to thank the people for their support and to seek additional support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He explained that his visit was also to wish the people a happy new year and thanked Dokubo for the warm welcome.
“I know that traditional rulers don’t play politics.
“You are my friend, and I felt that there’s no way I would come here, where you reside, to your kingdom, without coming to greet you and say happy new year,” the minister said.
