ABUJA — The political disagreement between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress has widened, with APC leaders in the South-East openly backing the party’s governors and rejecting Wike’s proposed Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. The latest confrontation highlights a growing disagreement within […]
A fresh political dispute has emerged between former House of Representatives Minority Leader Farouk Aliyu and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following a public exchange over the role of the APC governors in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. Aliyu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused Wike […]
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The political disagreement between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has widened, with members of the party and its wider political camp calling for dialogue before the dispute affects the ruling party’s preparations for the 2027 elections. The latest intervention came from […]
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The political disagreement surrounding FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another turn, with Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin arguing that the former Rivers State governor remains an important political ally of President Bola Tinubu. Jibrin, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, […]
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ABUJA — A fresh political fault line has opened ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections as governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) move to protect the party’s electoral structure from cross-party arrangements associated with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The dispute centres on a basic but increasingly important question for […]
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his often-criticized approach to politics, arguing that political leadership should not be judged by the standards of religious ministry despite his family background. Speaking during a special media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike dismissed suggestions that his conduct should reflect that of his late […]
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Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, made a festive visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Lagos residence, accompanied by his sons, Jordan and Joachin. The President warmly welcomed them, marking a brief Yuletide discussion. According to Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the FCT Minister, President […]
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On Sunday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike caused a major embarrassment to Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, during his state visit to Nigeria. Wike, visibly intoxicated, greeted Modi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, presenting him with the key to the city. After a brief photo session, Wike, under the influence of alcohol, […]
