The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared himself the campaign commander for President Bola Tinubu in the FCT ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Wike made the declaration on Monday, signaling his readiness to lead the President’s re-election efforts in the nation’s capital. He described himself as the point man for Tinubu’s campaign in the FCT, vowing to deliver the territory for the President in 2027.

The former Rivers State governor has been a staunch ally of the President since his appointment as FCT Minister, and his latest declaration underscores his continued loyalty to the Tinubu administration.

Details of the declaration and the reactions it has generated are still emerging.