The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State will continue to set the pace in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Wike made the statement on Friday in Port Harcourt during the inauguration of the Senatorial and Local Government Coordinators of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors. He commended his supporters for translating their support for President Bola Tinubu into concrete action despite what he described as their “little resources.”
He also praised members of the organising committee and local government chairmen for what he described as massive mobilisation across the state, noting that their efforts reflected a strong grassroots structure and political commitment.
According to the minister, President Tinubu is closely observing the conduct of those who are genuinely committed to his re-election. He told supporters of the President that the level of mobilisation witnessed at the event was such that it would likely unsettle opposition camps.
Wike, however, urged his supporters to remain steadfast and focused in their support for the President, stressing the importance of unity and consistency ahead of future political contests.
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for supporting the coalition that produced candidates for the February 21, 2026 by-elections in Rivers State. The former Rivers State governor called on voters to support the two All Progressives Congress candidates contesting the by-election.
He said, “Whereever you are, these are the candidates to support in the February 21 election.”
The three senatorial district coordinators for the Rivers Renewed Hope Ambassadors were announced as Felix Obua, Boma Iyayi, and Marcus Nleegi.
The event is widely seen as setting the tone ahead of the 2027 general election in Rivers State under what Wike has described as “The Rainbow Coalition,” a political alignment involving the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
