Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he expects to face serious political consequences if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election to either former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or Labour Party candidate Peter Obi.
Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has continued to openly support President Tinubu’s re-election bid despite belonging to an opposition party. Speaking during a media chat, the minister acknowledged that his decision to back Tinubu could have significant consequences for his political career if the president is defeated.
According to Wike, he is fully aware that he could become one of the first politicians targeted by those who may take control of the government after the 2027 election.
“I will be the first politician that I think they will come after. I will be the first politician. I know they will come for my head.”
Despite the potential risks, Wike insisted that he has no intention of changing his position. He declared that supporting Tinubu’s re-election has become a major focus of his political activities.
The former Rivers governor described his commitment to Tinubu as something that occupies his thoughts daily, stressing that virtually everything he is currently doing is connected to ensuring the president secures another term in office.
“Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the president’s reelection. When I am eating, I think about the president’s reelection. Everything I am doing now is about the president’s reelection.”
Wike also addressed the backlash he has received over his political alignment with the president. He noted that the criticism against him has been unusually intense, with his name frequently becoming the subject of insults and negative comments from his political opponents and critics.
However, the FCT minister maintained that he is not bothered by the names people call him or the opinions expressed about his decision. He said his priority remains supporting Tinubu regardless of the criticism.
“I don’t see where anybody in this country today has been called names the way my name has been. I am not bothered about people who say their [own] thing. My business is, like I said, I am going to support Mr President.”
Wike’s comments further highlight the political risks surrounding his decision to support Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, particularly as the race is expected to feature major opposition figures such as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
His position also continues to underline the unusual political alignment between Wike and the Tinubu administration, despite his continued membership of the PDP.
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