Wike Insists Rivers Politicians Can Deliver Support For Tinubu Independently

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that political leaders in Rivers State do not need approval from the state governor before mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The former Rivers governor made the statement during the inauguration of the Rivers chapter office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Port Harcourt, where party loyalists and political stakeholders gathered over the weekend.

Wike Speaks On Political Influence In Rivers

Addressing supporters at the event, Wike argued that Rivers State already possesses a strong political structure capable of organising itself without relying on directives from any single individual.

He explained that the state is filled with experienced political actors occupying strategic positions across multiple levels of government.

According to him, the existing structure includes senators, federal lawmakers, state assembly members, local government chairmen, and influential party figures spread across both the APC and PDP.

The FCT Minister stressed that these political networks are more than capable of driving grassroots mobilisation in support of President Tinubu’s administration.

Support For Tinubu Based On Conviction — Wike

While speaking at the gathering, Wike maintained that genuine political support should come from personal conviction rather than pressure from political authorities.

He suggested that those currently backing the President had done so willingly after deciding to align with his policies and leadership direction.

According to Gossip News Now, the former governor described the movement as proof that political collaboration can exist among leaders with shared interests despite party differences.

He also emphasized that support for the President within Rivers State was growing because several stakeholders deliberately chose to work together.

Political Tension In Rivers Still Visible

Wike’s comments arrive amid the lingering political confrontation between him and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The rivalry between both camps has continued to shape political discussions within the state, especially regarding influence over party structures and government control.

Although the FCT Minister did not directly attack the governor during the event, his remarks were widely interpreted as a signal that his political influence in Rivers remains active despite the ongoing dispute.

Observers also believe the statement reflects an attempt to reassure supporters that his camp still maintains a powerful grassroots network within the state.

Renewed Hope Structure Gains Momentum

The commissioning of the Rivers office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors further highlighted ongoing efforts by Tinubu supporters to strengthen political mobilisation ahead of future elections.

The gathering attracted party loyalists and political associates who pledged continued support for the President’s administration and policies.

For many attendees, the event served not only as an inauguration ceremony but also as a demonstration of political strength within Rivers State’s evolving power dynamics.

Commentary And Analysis

The latest remarks by Nyesom Wike underline the growing importance of political structures and loyalty networks ahead of the 2027 elections.

In Rivers State, political influence has increasingly become tied not just to elected office but also to control of grassroots mobilisation and alliances across party lines.

Wike’s insistence that support for Tinubu can thrive independently of the governor reflects the broader power struggle currently shaping Rivers politics.

The development also highlights how internal rivalries within influential political blocs may continue influencing governance, party unity, and electoral strategies as future contests draw closer.