Tinubu 2027: Wike Declares ‘We Don’t Need A Governor

According to Ireporter Online, the Rivers State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that political leaders in the state do not need the support of a governor to mobilize backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Wike made the remarks on Saturday during the inauguration of the organisation’s office in Port Harcourt, emphasizing that Rivers leaders possess the political structure and influence to independently rally support for the President.

He said, “We are working for President Tinubu. We don’t need a governor to mobilize us. We have what it takes to operate independently. We have senators, Assembly members, local government chairmen, National Assembly members, and party chairmen of both APC and PDP.”

The FCT minister added that genuine political support comes from personal conviction rather than external direction. “We have mobilized ourselves to demonstrate our commitment because true support doesn’t need to be brought by someone – you have to make the commitment yourself,” he noted.

Wike also described the development as a demonstration of unity among political stakeholders in Rivers State, observing that local leaders had proactively pledged their allegiance to the President.

The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara over control of the state’s political structure.