APC Chieftain Backs Wike, Says Ex-Minister Can’t Threaten 2027 Elections

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain has thrown his weight behind the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his scathing political assessment of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development comes amidst ongoing political realignments and intense debates across the South-South region regarding the political standing and future ambitions of key political figures. Wike had previously questioned Amaechi’s electoral clout, asserting that the former governor no longer commands the grassroots structure required to influence national or state politics.

Corroborating the FCT Minister’s stance, the APC chieftain noted that political leverage in Nigeria’s current landscape is built on active grassroots engagement, strong party structures, and sustained delivery of public projects rather than past political offices.

He pointed out that Amaechi’s political footprint across Rivers State and the broader South-South region has diminished significantly since leaving office, rendering any prospective attempt to challenge the governing party in 2027 largely ineffective.

The party leader emphasized that effective political dominance requires consistent work at the local level, adding that major stakeholders in Rivers State have already aligned their structures to ensure stability and decisive backing for the ruling party in upcoming elections.

As political maneuvering accelerates nationwide, the shared stance between major political players underscores the ongoing contest for political control in Rivers State as power brokers position themselves ahead of the 2027 electoral battle.