Wike responds to alleged plan to succeed Tinubu in 2031
Wike said the Rainbow Coalition backs Tinubu and denied claims that it is a vehicle for his own 2031 presidential bid.
- On Monday, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike reiterated his primary political priority is securing President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, stating he will support the President with "all my might and strength."
- The Progressives Governors Forum, chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, opposed the Rainbow Coalition, fearing it undermines the All Progressives Congress and its candidates ahead of 2027 elections.
- Dismissing speculation about a 2031 bid as "baseless," Wike insisted the coalition was designed to bring together individuals from different political platforms who support Tinubu's administration.
- During an inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed satisfaction with progress on the Inner Southern Expressway, assuring delivery before the 2027 general elections.
- The Minister disclosed he would appear on TVC later to explain the coalition, noting his 2022 PDP presidential primary experience exposed him to Nigerian political complexities.
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“My primary concern is whether Tinubu will be re-elected for a second term, and I have made it known from the outset that I am going to support Mr President with all my might and strength.”
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2027: I’m not planning for 2031, my focus Is Tinubu — Wike - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Daniel Tyokua The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed speculation that his Rainbow Coalition is a platform to position him for the 2031 presidential election, insisting that his immediate concern is the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Wike stated this while responding...
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