The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he has not endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.
Wike said this Wednesday at his monthly media parley in Abuja.
Wike said the endorsement would be done after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.
“I haven’t endorsed anybody,” he said. And I can’t endorse anyone until the joint coalition meets.”
It is said that questions were asked about the fate of Rivers State incumbent governor, Siminalayi Fubara in 2027.
The FCT Minister was said to have given his backing to former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.
Sources said Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.
