Oshiomhole: Wike's Backing Is for Tinubu, Not the APC

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has clarified that Nyesom Wike, the federal capital territory minister, is aligned with President Bola Tinubu rather than with the All Progressives Congress as a political party. Oshiomhole made the statement on Tuesday during an appearance as a guest on a TVC interview program. The clarification followed continuing political friction between Wike and several APC governors. The tension arose after the minister publicly referred to some governors in the ruling party as 'politically lazy.' The former Edo State governor stressed that even though the FCT minister is still a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, he has often declared his support for President Tinubu’s administration and political future. According to Oshiomhole, Wike supports Tinubu rather than the APC. He stated that the stance of some APC governors and that of the minister are in agreement, and that they are all dedicated to supporting Tinubu’s re-election. Oshiomhole added that he is satisfied that both sides are working toward the same objective of backing the President. He said he has not heard anyone, including the FCT minister, argue against Tinubu’s re-election. He also noted that Wike has repeatedly said he is not an APC member, but supports the President.