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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declared that Rivers State is spearheading nationwide support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Wike made the statement during the inauguration of senatorial and local government coordinators for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Port Harcourt on Friday. The event, organised to boost Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections, drew cross-party figures including PDP and APC leaders.
He insisted that Rivers State was setting the pace in political mobilisation and would continue to lead others in demonstrating support for the President. “I know after today, other states may inaugurate their own structures, but Rivers State will always lead the way. ‘Support is not by mouth; we have shown commitment with action,’” Wike added.
The Minister announced that political activities for the coming elections had officially commenced, with ward-level inaugurations of the ambassadors to follow. He questioned the state governor’s commitment to supporting Tinubu ahead of 2027, saying: “You cannot have a governor in the state while we are openly declaring support for President Tinubu and he is not aligning. How then do you expect a reward?”
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Wike argued that political reward is tied to commitment, not financial contribution, adding: “You don’t need N600 billion, all you need is commitment. That is what brings reward, even if it brings envy.”
Describing the event as a “rainbow coalition” effort, Wike thanked President Tinubu for supporting the coalition in producing candidates for the February 21 by-elections in Khana Constituency II and Ahoada West Constituency II. He urged the electorates to come out enmasse on February 21 and vote for the two candidates irrespective of their political party affiliations. “We give out the buses to ensure proper mobilisation for the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he urged.
Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Desmond Akawor, thanked both supporters of the PDP and APC for coming out in large numbers to show support for the President.
George Sekibo, speaking on behalf of federal government political appointees, assured President Tinubu of continued support from Rivers State. “Tell the President we are grateful,” Sekibo said, noting no President has embarked on projects of this magnitude while also appointing Rivers indigenes.
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, speaking on behalf of the National Assembly caucus, reaffirmed support for Tinubu and endorsed his re-election bid. “What we did in 2023, we will do better in 2027. Politics is give and take,” Chinda said.
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule and former PDP state chairman Felix Obuah also pledged support for President Tinubu. PDP and APC chairmen in Rivers State, Aaron Chukwuemeka and Tony Okocha, assured that their parties were fully mobilised ahead of the 2027 election.
