The Digest:
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on Tuesday visited Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, at his residence in Abuja. The visit comes amid controversy surrounding the screening of Rivers State House of Assembly aspirants. The APC screening committee cleared 33 aspirants and disqualified 65 others ahead of the primaries. According to the screening report, aspirants linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Tonye Cole were among those disqualified. Details of Wike's meeting with Yilwatda were not disclosed.
Key Points:
- Wike's visit so soon after the disqualifications suggests high-level discussions about Rivers APC politics.
- The timing raises questions about whether Wike influenced or is reacting to the screening outcome.
- Disqualifying Fubara-linked aspirants weakens the governor's influence over the Rivers State Assembly.
- Wike meeting the APC chairman signals his continued relevance within party leadership structures.
- The visit could be part of broader realignments ahead of the 2027 elections in Rivers.
Sources: TheCable
