Rivers State’s political landscape is heating up again as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that the “mistakes of 2023 will not be repeated in 2027,” signaling what appears to be a major political realignment ahead of the next election cycle.
Wike made the remarks during his visit to Akuku-Toru and Degema Local Government Areas, where he addressed supporters and political stakeholders amid growing tensions between him and Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara.
The former governor admitted that some of the political decisions taken during the last election were wrong and stressed the need for reflection and correction.
According to Wike, true leadership involves acknowledging errors and taking responsibility for them. He stated that Rivers people had learned from past political choices and would not support the same direction in the 2027 elections.
“What is important in life is to admit when you’ve made a mistake and take steps to correct it,” he said, warning that the voting pattern in the state would change moving forward.
The statement comes at a time when the crisis between Wike and Fubara continues to deepen, reshaping alliances within the state’s political structure.
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Despite his clash with some APC leaders in Rivers, Wike recently declared his “total support” for President Bola Tinubu, reinforcing speculation that he may be repositioning himself and his allies ahead of future political battles.
Political observers believe Wike’s latest remarks are not only a message to his opponents, but also a signal to political stakeholders that he still wields significant influence in Rivers State politics.
His comments are seen as a bold attempt to reclaim control of the political direction of the state and rally loyalists ahead of 2027.
As the political drama unfolds, it remains unclear how the rift between Wike and Governor Fubara will shape governance in Rivers State — but one thing is clear the road to 2027 is already gathering momentum, and Wike appears determined to play a central role in deciding where the state’s political pendulum will swing.