Wike Denies Lobbying for APC Campaign DG Role

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has publicly denied reports that he is seeking to become the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, Wike described the claims as false and reiterated his firm support for President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid.

The denial came in response to media reports that listed Wike among top party figures and government officials allegedly lobbying for or being considered for the campaign council's top position. Through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike stated that he had not discussed the leadership or membership of the Presidential Campaign Council with anyone. He emphasized that his commitment to the President's success is not contingent on holding a formal role in the campaign structure.

"I do not need to be the DG or even a member of the Presidential Campaign Council of Mr President's political party to contribute my quota by ensuring that he wins handsomely in Rivers State and the FCT," Wike said in the statement. He affirmed that his support for...