Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election.
This was revealed in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Imranmuhdz, featuring an interview between Wike and a journalist who sought his views on the current political landscape and the upcoming 2027 election.
When asked if he would contest the presidency should it be zoned to the South, Wike gave a clear response, indicating he would not run against Tinubu, under whom he currently serves as a minister.
“I no go contest again. Why I go contest against somebody wey I dey work with?” Wike said.
The interviewer then asked if this meant he supports Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Wike replied, “Na who go win am?” implying that Tinubu has no strong opposition that could unseat him.
The video has since triggered reactions online, with many taking to the comment section to express their opinions.
See some reactions below:
@alege_miebaka: “You de believe wike?? lol wike go carry all apc people handicap very soon..the fear of wike make una give am appointment…I dare apc to dump wike before 2027 make una see if una go win election…lol wike is pdp presidential aspirant 2027 or 2031.”
@donpanacio: “Despite his political stubbornness Wike knows his his job so well & remains the best FCT minister since 1999! President Tinubu cannot give a mediocre the office of the Minister of FCT! As for River state, Gov Fubara will end up working with his godfather to move the state forward.”
@SymplysadeeQ: “I know what Wike is saying. Wike is not happy seeing the like of Abiye Sekibo, Celestine Omehia, Uche Secondus, Lee Maeba and co around Fubara.”
@OyedemiBabs: “Look how this lady get answers that journalists can’t get from him the last interview he has with them.”
@esteemkuti: “The only thing I don’t like about Wike is his hate and maltreatment of civil servants.Aside that he is one of the greatest patriots this country ever had.”
@mardortii: “Fubara is my boy lol politician😆 before he make this statement I’m sure something is now working between wike and fubara.”
@zobiafri: “somehow, u just admire this guy. a very grounded politician. He has worked hard for his political structure, one can understand his pushback.”
WATCH VIDEO:
I will not contest again. I cannot contest against someone (Tinubu) whom I work with. Who will win (2027)except him?
That boy (Fubara) is my boy, my son. How can I fight a battle with him? The people I am fighting are those who want to steal what they haven’t worked for.
– Wike pic.twitter.com/wElTOyrkem
— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) May 17, 2025
