Wike Finally Told To Join APC

Tony Okocha, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed the party’s desire for the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to join their party and aid in securing victory for Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking during a one-million-man solidarity march for Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Okocha hailed Wike as a pivotal figure and political strategist with a golden touch.

Okocha emphasized that Wike’s affiliation with the APC would facilitate President Tinubu’s reelection in Rivers State, akin to his instrumental role in the previous presidential election.

“Wike is the leader of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ in Rivers State. Wike was responsible for the victory of the Tinubu election in Rivers State. Wike is a reformer and he is our leader Rivers in State,” Okocha asserted.

He further elaborated, “Wike is the game changer; he has a Midas touch, and you remember that we have been wooing him to come over to help us. This is again one of those attempts to woo him to come over to APC and help us so that we will continue to win the elections for Mr. President, particularly when elections come for 2027.”

Reflecting on past challenges, Okocha recalled instances where the APC faced obstacles in promoting Tinubu’s candidacy due to opposition within Rivers State. He cited disparaging remarks aimed at Tinubu’s age and health, emphasizing Tinubu’s significance to Nigeria’s development.

“Rome was not built in a day. Nigeria suffered setbacks – political, economic, socio-cultural – and we have a leader who just came on the throne for nearly one year,” Okocha remarked.

He concluded by highlighting Tinubu’s transformative vision for Nigeria, citing ongoing projects aimed at national development under Tinubu’s leadership.