FCT Minister Says Coalition Can Back Tinubu While Supporting Other Parties’ Candidates
His comments followed the APC governors’ position that they would not support any political alliance capable of weakening the party or affecting its candidates in the 2027 elections. Imo State Governor and Progressive Governors Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodimma, said the governors would exclusively support APC candidates.
Wike cited the 2023 elections, saying members of the G5 governors supported Tinubu for president while their parties retained their candidates for other elective positions.
He said a similar arrangement could operate in 2027, with politicians supporting President Tinubu for president while backing candidates of other parties in governorship and legislative contests.
The FCT minister alleged that some APC governors were opposed to the coalition because they wanted greater influence over the composition of the next National Assembly and the emergence of its presiding officers.
Wike specifically alleged that Uzodimma was positioning himself to become Senate President after leaving office, a claim Uzodimma has not been shown in the supplied report to have publicly confirmed. Wike said he would not support Uzodimma for the position.
He also dismissed reports that President Tinubu had agreed to concede nine states to the PDP or the Rainbow Coalition, challenging those making the claim to identify the states allegedly involved.
Wike said his main political objective was to secure President Tinubu’s re-election and that he would campaign on the administration’s policies, including its support for state police and what he described as the devolution of resources and powers to sub-national governments.
He also said President Tinubu was aware of his position on the Rainbow Coalition and understood his political activities.