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The Digest:

Nyesom Wike has declared that a "leadership mistake" in Rivers State will be corrected during the 2027 elections, urging supporters to follow their leaders unquestioningly as political realignments take shape.

Key Points:
  • Wike made the remarks during a visit to Khana Local Government Area in Rivers State.
  • He did not specify the mistake but emphasized that leaders must serve the people's will, not personal interests.
  • The minister framed his visit as an appreciation for the community's past support for himself and President Bola Tinubu.
  • He listed benefits to the area, including road projects and federal appointments, as rewards for their loyalty.
  • Wike predicted that Rivers voters in 2027 would prioritize family and state development over party affiliation.
  • The comments are widely seen as a veiled critique of the current Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
  • Wike recently defected to the APC, while the PDP structure he once controlled in Rivers has followed, creating a complex power dynamic.
This declaration sets the stage for a high-stakes political confrontation, positioning 2027 as a referendum on the state's leadership and Wike's enduring influence.

Sources: The Cable, Punch