Wike Speaks On Lobbying To Be APC Presidential Campaign DG

Wike Speaks On Lobbying To Be APC Presidential Campaign DG
He reaffirmed his support for Tinubu’s 2027 re election bid.
Wike said he would support Tinubu without holding campaign position.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied reports claiming that he is seeking the position of Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general election.

Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, dismissed the report as untrue.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that he said he had not discussed either the leadership or membership of the proposed campaign council with anyone.

The reports had listed Wike among senior politicians and government officials allegedly being considered for, or seeking, the position of Director General of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re election campaign council.

Reacting to the reports on Monday, August 10, 2026, Wike said his support for Tinubu’s second term remained firm.

The minister, however, said his support for the President did not depend on securing a position in the campaign structure.

Wike disclosed that he was currently outside Nigeria, taking a break after spending more than 30 days working on projects across the Federal Capital Territory.

He said his recent activities had included commissioning completed projects, flagging off new projects and inspecting ongoing projects expected to be ready for commissioning in December and January.

According to the minister, his attention would remain focused on delivering the responsibilities of his office and supporting the implementation of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda when he returns to Nigeria.

He also said he would continue working to improve Tinubu’s electoral chances, particularly in Rivers State and the FCT, without holding a formal position in the APC Presidential Campaign Council.

“I am outside Nigeria, resting and relaxing after spending over 30 days, commissioning projects, flagging off new ones and inspecting ongoing ones, especially those scheduled for commissioning in December and January, next year.

“When I return, our focus will be the continuous delivery of our mandate in line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and to further enhance his electoral fortune in Rivers State and the FCT.

Wike Speaks On Lobbying To Be APC Presidential Campaign DG

“Therefore, I do not need to be the DG or even member of the Presidential Campaign Council of Mr President’s political party to contribute my quota by ensuring that he wins handsomely in Rivers State and the FCT,” the minister said.