The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, NyesomWike, has said that he and his supporters possess the political strength andstructure to deliver any candidate of their choice in any election. Wike stated that he and his political base were the ones whotook a firm stand to support President Bola Tinubu and ensured his victory inRivers State during the 2023 general election. The minister made the remarks on Monday during meetings withhis supporters and political allies in Etche and Omuma Local Government Areasof Rivers State. He said that beyond the President’s victory, the PeoplesDemocratic Party, PDP, also won all elective positions at both the national andstate assemblies, as well as the governorship election in the state. According to the FCT Minister, these electoral successes area clear testament to his and his supporters’ capacity to mobilise and delivervictories at the polls. Speaking on Rivers State politics, Wike urged his supportersin Omuma LGA to “listen to Kelechi,” adding, “whatever he tells you, that iswhere I am.” On his part, the member representing Etche/Omuma FederalConstituency in the House of Representatives, Kelechi Nwogu, declared that ifGovernor Siminalayi Fubara seeks a second term, the people of Omuma will notsupport him. He told Wike to go home and sleep as regards the 2027general elections, stating, “if the sitting governor is contesting election,Omuma will not support him.” Nwogu added, “The worst person you can follow in your life,is an ungrateful person. When somebody says he is 001, let me tell you sir, Ican never be 001 ahead of my boss. If you give me that position, I will rejectit.” He further said, “It is very unfortunate that a son wants tobe bigger than his father because of power.” Nwogu noted that defection was not the issue, but questionedthe political capacity and electoral value of individuals who are suddenlydefecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and declaring support forPresident Tinubu.He assured Wike and President Tinubu that the people ofOmuma are firmly behind them. Wike also visited Etche Local Government Area, where headdressed his supporters, emphasising that politics will officially commence inJanuary.
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