- Wike visited APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda in Abuja on Tuesday.
- Visit came after Wike denied involvement in APC internal activities.
- Political discussions continue ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday paid a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, at his residence in Abuja.
The visit was disclosed in a post shared on X by Imran Muhammad, an aide to the APC National Chairman.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the development comes barely 24 hours after Wike publicly distanced himself from the affairs of the APC, insisting that he is not a member of the ruling party.
Speaking on Monday during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory, the former Rivers State governor dismissed questions regarding the screening exercise of the APC.
“I am not a member of the APC, so I don’t know what is happening in their screening. Even if they publish the results, why would I comment? I don’t know the reasons they have,” Wike had said.
His comments followed reports alleging that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was allegedly sidelined during the APC screening process while politicians believed to be loyal to Wike were reportedly favoured.
The FCT minister also maintained that he would not interfere in matters that do not directly concern him.
“What pertains to me is what I will talk about, not what does not concern me. I’m not a native doctor, neither am I a prophet,” he stated.
Speaking further on the political situation in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general election, Wike said his political coalition in the state would focus on electoral strength rather than strict party loyalty.
“That is the essence of the rainbow coalition in Rivers State. We will look at where we have strength, compare notes and vote accordingly,” he added.
Although details of Tuesday’s meeting between Wike and the APC chairman were not disclosed, the visit has already generated political discussions amid ongoing realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
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