2027: Nobody in Rivers can push us out for supporting Tinubu, Wike tells supporters

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says nobody can push him and his supporters out or derail them from supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in Rivers State.

Wike stated this during his “thank you” visit to Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

The minister recalled how the people of Rivers State stood by him and elected Tinubu in 2023 against all odds.

He added that now that the benefits were rolling in, he would not allow anyone to rush in the last minutes and take the glory.

Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, said: “In 2023, we led the struggle here. We were members of the Renewed Hope Agenda from the very beginning and that was when we took the decision to support Tinubu.

“Now, those who were not there then, who went and supported Atiku Abubakar and refused to give him even 10 per cent votes are now coming that they want to lead the Renewed Hope Agenda. Is it possible?

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“You were not there from the beginning. You didn’t go to buy the pepper, you didn’t go to buy salt or oil. You did not participate in all these things.

“Suddenly food is done; you now jump in and want to be the one that will eat first. Is that possible? Nobody in this state can push us out.”

Noting the activities of distractors, the minister urged his supporters not to be afraid but remain united and focus their energy to supporting the reelection of Tinubu.

“These are the foot soldiers of the Renewed Hope Family. If there is one state that the president knows he can go home and sleep with his two eyes closed, it is Rivers,” he added.

Wike explained that the visit was to thank the people for the support in the 2023 general election and to advise them to keep working together, assuring them that 2026 would be better than 2025.

The Star