I'm an asset to ensure Tinubu wins a second term, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described himself as a national asset who will ensure President Bola Tinubu wins a second term in office come 2027.
Speaking on ChannelsTV media chat in Abuja on Monday, the former Rivers State Governor dismissed a possible backlash from a section of the People Democratic Party over his decision to rally behind President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
”I’m an asset to ensure Tinubu wins a second term, ” he said.
Wike has come under huge criticism for engaging in anti-party activities by accepting a ministerial portfolio under the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) boasted that his PDP membership cannot be nullified by anyone within the party.
He added that his contribution to the PDP should not be questioned because he has worked to make the party remain popular at both the state and national levels.
He said, “I am still in PDP. I worked hard for the party. I have not seen anybody who has the guts to tell me, Wike, you are not a member of the party. Who is that? What is his contribution to the party that is more than mine?” he queried.
Wike also calmed frayed nerves of his teaming supporters, assuring them that he would lead the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in Rivers during the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on his current role as FCT Minister, Wike said he finds satisfaction in challenging powerful interests.
“Look at what we are doing differently. People have said that FCT was not working, but now it is working, which means I’m doing things that they (past FCT ministers) refused to do.
“I found out that most of them didn’t dare to annoy people, to step on toes, but I take joy when I step on the toes of big men; those who say nothing will happen, but I say something will happen. It makes me happy.
“All they want me to do is to make decisions against poor people, saying nothing will happen to them, but I say something will happen. That is why we are making results. If you don’t do the right thing, too bad. I don’t care.” he said.
