Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed speculations that he would be contesting against President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 Presidential Election.
Wike cleared the air following rumours that he would be ready to pursue the ambition if the Peoples Democratic Party agrees to zone its presidential ticket to the South.
In an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Saturday, the former Rivers State governor said he had no interest in contesting against Tinubu.
Asked if he would contest if the main opposition party zones it’s ticket to the South, the FCT Minister said, “I will not contest. Why will I contest against someone I’m working for?”
When the interviewer further asked him if he believes that President Tinubu would win the 2027 election, Wike said there is nobody in the opposition to challenge the President.
“They said they will zone it to the South, let them zone first. When we get to the bridge, we will know how to cross it,” he said.
