Rivers must back Tinubu in 2027 to sustain development gains – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on voters in Rivers State to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that continued support is critical to sustaining the development gains currently being enjoyed by the state.
Wike made the appeal on Tuesday during his thank you visit to Degema Local Government Area, where he addressed party leaders, traditional rulers and residents on the political direction of the state ahead of the next general election.
He said Rivers State has benefited from what he described as unprecedented federal attention under the Tinubu administration, citing visible development projects, strategic appointments and investments in human capital across the state.
According to the minister, Rivers people “have never had it this good,” stressing that the level of support and inclusion currently enjoyed by the state should be protected through renewed political backing for Tinubu.
Wike noted that while the attention given to Rivers has attracted envy in some quarters, a second term for Tinubu would consolidate the gains and position the state for greater growth and stability.
He explained that the visit was to thank the people for the continued support, urging them to replicate the gesture in 2017.
Earlier, Mr Peter Abe, member representing Degema LGA in the State Assembly, thanked Wike for providing the needed leadership in the state.
Abe said that all communities in the state were witness to what the minister did in 2023, which was beneficial to all people in the state.
He thanked Wike for steering the state to progress, assuring him of the readiness of the people to follow his directives in 2027.
The Chairman of council, Michael Williams, assured the minister of continued support, adding that all the community structures in the LGA would support the reelection of Tinubu.
Williams noted that Wike initiative to support the election of Tinubu in the state in 2023 has brought progress in the state, stressing that supporting his reelection bid would sustain the progress.
