The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that Rotimi Amaechi can deliver Rivers State to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Wike argued that Amaechi’s past political influence did not translate into electoral success in the state, even while serving in key positions within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He recalled previous election cycles, including 2015 and 2019, when Amaechi played prominent roles at the national level but failed to secure victories for his party in Rivers.
“Are we saying today, if an election is conducted in Rivers state today, that Rotimi Amaechi will deliver Rivers state to ADC?
“Remember, he was a governor. When I came to run as governor, he was in the APC. Who defeated him? And he was the DG of the campaign then.
“Remember, in 2019, when I was running for my second term, he was the minister of transportation and was the DG of Buhari’s campaign,” he said
Wike also questioned the national strength of the ADC, suggesting its leadership lacks the capacity to influence outcomes in key states.
