2027 Elections: Wike Gives Condition for Who He Will Support

• In a significant twist of events, FCT minister and chieftain of the oppsotion PDP, Nyesom Wike, has declared support for Bola Tinubu's re-election
• Wike, on Thursday, August 21, revealed those he will support during the 2027 elections and made a fresh pledge to the people of the FCT
• Legit.ng earlier reported that Wike declared ex-minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi's presidential ambition "dead on arrival" and noted that Nigerians will reject him in 2027

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged to back individuals and leaders who align themselves with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, urging residents to rally behind those “the government will listen to.”

'I'll support anyone who supports Tinubu' - Wike declares

Wike made the remarks on Thursday, August 21, during the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Water Supply Projects in Karu, where he commended former FCT senator, Philip Aduda, and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, for bringing development to their people.

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Responding to Aduda’s request for road construction in Karu, the minister promised immediate action, Nyesom Wike said:

“There is a road that you said is about 2km, isn’t it? Consider it done. One thing about government and politics: support those who have the capacity to bring something to the people. Support those that the government will listen to.”

As reported by The Nation, he further praised Maikalangu, describing him as “very good and hardworking,” noting that the AMAC chairman had used his government access to deliver several projects.

“The chairman has access to us. Anything he tells us, we will do. This is the only man I know. If he wins as chairman of AMAC, we will give him whatever he wants. I don’t know the party he belongs to. But I know that he supports Tinubu. Anybody who supports Tinubu, I will support him,” Wike declared.

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Legit.ng reported that Wike pledged his backing for residents who support President Bola Tinubu.

Wike under fire over attack on Amaechi

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said that the fate of former minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, in the 2027 presidential race will be decided only by God and Nigerian voters, not by political rivals.

Eze made this assertion while reacting to a recent comment by Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“In this regard, it is only God who has continued to determine Amaechi’s fate politically that will determine his fate come 2027,” Eze said, adding that party delegates not individuals would decide who carries the ADC flag.

Read more about Wike, 2027 election here:

• 2027 election: Wike speaks on why Tinubu will defeat PDP, "We have won"
• “I have no regret”: Wike speaks ahead of 2027, gives reason he’ll support Tinubu’s re-election

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2027: Wike speaks on zoning, PDP ticket

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that at a meeting hosted by FCT minister Nyesom Wike, some concerned leaders in the People Democratic Party have agreed that the party must zone its presidential ticket to the South in 2027.

They made the call to the leadership of the PDP after meeting with Wike in Abuja on Monday, June 9, 2025.

The stakeholders also insisted that Senator Sam Anyanwu remains the national secretary of the party.

Source: Legit.ng