The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, clarified on Wednesday that he is supporting President Bola Tinubu rather than the All Progressives Congress.
During an appearance on Channels TV Politics Today, Wike stated, “I am not aligned with APC.
I am aligned with Tinubu, who has faith in me to assist in delivering a renewed sense of hope.” He further mentioned, “I have no need to apologize to anyone.
I was a part of PDP and actively contributed to Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign.”
Controversy arose over Wike’s reported membership in the APC when his name appeared on the party’s campaign council for governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states on November 11.
The party denied the authenticity of the documents containing the campaign council members’ names, which had circulated in the media and online platforms.
The APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, clarified that the lists were not official party documents.
Wike’s inclusion in the documents, disclosed through the ruling party’s National Organizing Secretary, Suleiman Arugungu, led to heated debates, particularly within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.
Despite this, Wike asserted on Wednesday night that he remains a member of the main opposition party.
He emphasized that he doesn’t feel the need to apologize for supporting Tinubu during the February 25 presidential election.
In response to concerns about potential disciplinary actions from his party, Wike expressed confidence, stating, “Who is the party? Who are they?
With all due respect, I have not encountered anyone who could suspend me. No one will do it.
Who would dare discipline me? I should be the one seeking disciplinary measures against those who violated the party’s constitution.
Who could claim they will suspend me? Who is that person?”
