Wike: I will support any candidate backing Tinubu’s re-election bid

AI Summary

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike said he will back any candidate who supports President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term, regardless of party affiliation. He recalled that in 2023, while a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, he also supported Tinubu because he felt other parties lacked viable candidates. Wike criticised the PDP for not consulting him on its candidate selection and said his decisions will be guided by national interest. The statement signals potential cross‑party support for Tinubu in the upcoming presidential election.

Reliability

Single source: businessday. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by Vanguard. Also confirmed by Blueprint. Also confirmed by The Nation.