RismadarVoice Reporters, August 10, 2026
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied reports that he is lobbying to become the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, described the reports as false, saying he had not discussed either the leadership or membership of the proposed campaign council with anyone.
The Minister, however, reiterated his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, saying he would contribute to the President’s electoral success without necessarily occupying any position in the campaign council.
Wike said his focus remained on delivering on his mandate under the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly ongoing and planned projects in the Federal Capital Territory.
He added that upon his return to the country, he would continue working to enhance President Tinubu’s electoral fortunes in Rivers State and the FCT.
The Minister said he does not need to be campaign council Director-General or even a member to ensure that the President wins “handsomely” in the two territories.
