Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election, dismissing rumours of vying for the number one seat in the country.
In a recent interview on Saturday, Wike maintained that he is loyal to Tinubu and cannot contest against him.
There are rumours that the former Rivers governor will contest for the position in 2027 if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zones its presidential ticket to the South.
However, the minister dismissed the claims saying, “I will not contest. Why will I contest against someone I’m working for?
When the interviewer further asked him if he believes that President Tinubu would win the 2027 election, Wike said there is nobody in the opposition to challenge the President.
“They said they will zone it to the South, let them zone first. When we get to the bridge, we will know how to cross it,” he said.
