2027: Wike seeks support for Tinubu, urges unity in Rivers

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for greater unity and collaboration among political leaders in Rivers State to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people.

Wike made the call on Friday during his “thank-you” visit to Andoni Local Government Area.

The visit marked the 20th stop on his thank-you tour of the local governments in the state, aimed at appreciating the people’s support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 polls and canvassing further backing ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The former governor of Rivers State noted that major political parties in the state had united under what he described as a “Rainbow Coalition”.

He encouraged community leaders to continue working together in unity, urging them to present a united front to return Tinubu in 2027.

“See what unity has done. It is no longer a time when one man will be the Iroko, where one man will decide what good will come to Andoni. By the special grace of God, by the unity of the leaders, more will come to Andoni.

“We don’t have a party in Rivers State. What we have is the Rainbow Coalition under the Renewed Hope Family.

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“And so I want all of you to continue to play that role you played in 2023 by making sure we continue to support Ahmed Bola Tinubu. There’s no negotiation about that,” he said.

Wike further stated that the local politics of the state would be discussed at a later time, noting, however, that the mistake made in 2023 would be corrected.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the council, Lucky Otuo, said the people were grateful for the minister’s visit to the community.

Otuo assured Wike of their support for Tinubu in 2027, adding that anyone who resisted their “mandate” would “see fire”.

“Andoni people are grateful people. We are grateful to you. Your Excellency, come 2027, Andoni people will vote for Mr President.

“From 2027, if you don’t believe in our mandate, nobody will step into this land of Andoni. They will see fire. Tinubu is our mandate. If you don’t believe in our mandate, you will see fire,” he said.