Wike Speaks After Adeleke’s Visit

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, belongs to his political camp, while declaring that they all align with President Bola Tinubu.

Wike made the remarks on Friday while speaking with journalists during an inspection tour in Abuja, commenting on Adeleke’s recent visits to him and President Tinubu amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.

The FCT minister asserted that the upcoming 2027 presidential election will feature extensive political alliances, expressing confidence that additional politicians and groups will join the coalition backing Tinubu.

Wike noted that some members of the African Democratic Congress were attempting to claim credit for Adeleke’s electoral triumph, maintaining instead that the governor is now fully aligned with the President.

He stated, “I told you that the 2027 election would be the most in-depth election. I have told ADC who are talking about, oh, they helped Adeleke to win, they just wanted to go ahead and harvest what they never planted, you know.”

According to Wike, Adeleke’s decision to visit both Tinubu and himself clearly demonstrates where the Osun governor’s political loyalty lies.

He stated, “So, Adeleke is fully supporting Mr President.”

Wike further indicated that political realigned movements are still evolving, urging Nigerians to anticipate more groups joining the alliance supporting the President.

He stated, “And so, we went to bed last night and encouraged ourselves to continue. And the next few weeks, watch what is going to happen. You will see a larger rainbow coalition in this country supporting Mr President.”

The former Rivers State governor also dismissed suggestions that the 2027 political contest has already been decided.

He stated, “You will see more. And that’s why I said, the election is not concluded. It’s not concluded.”

Wike subsequently directed a remark at former presidential candidate and publisher, Dele Momodu, regarding his reported support for the ADC and Adeleke.

He stated, “I don’t know where Dele Momodu will be now. Every time you see him on television, he was born in Ife thinking that will make Adeleke come to your side.”

Wike concluded by emphasizing Adeleke’s inclusion in his political network and their collective backing of Tinubu.

“Adeleke belongs to us, and we all belong to Mr President. Thank you, brother,” he said.

Wike’s comments arrived a day after Adeleke visited him in Abuja to present his Certificate of Return.

That visit followed Adeleke’s meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.