Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied speculation that he may oppose President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election if the Peoples Democratic Party zones its presidential ticket to the South.
He reaffirmed his support for Tinubu’s administration, stating that he had no intention of running against the guy he was serving.
In an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Saturday, Wike stated, “I will not contest. Why would I compete against someone I work for?”
Reaffirming his support for Tinubu, Wike said there was currently no strong opposition figure capable of unseating the president.
“They said they would zone it to the South; let them zone first. When we get to the bridge, we will know how to cross it,” he added.
Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, also addressed the ongoing political strife in his own state, particularly between himself and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He accused unnamed political actors of orchestrating the crisis between him and Fubara.
Wike said, “That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is my boy; he is my son. Why will I fight with him? I’m only fighting against people who want to steal what they did not work for. When you don’t defeat them, they will think you… Defeat them in the final stage.”
The former governor of Rivers State accused external forces of manipulating Fubara and vowed to continue countering them until they are politically neutralised.
“Now, they are ashamed because they are being defeated. They are the ones pushing Fubara,” he said.
