2027: We will follow Wike’s instruction – Rivers APC says

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State has declared its readiness to comply with any political directive issued by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party’s chairman in the council area, Mr Rejoice Otobo, made the declaration on Sunday during Wike’s “thank you” visit to the local government, assuring the minister of the people’s continued loyalty and support.

“We await instructions from you on the 2027 elections concerning Rivers State. Wherever you ask us to go, there we shall go; whatever you ask us to do is what we will do.

“All the good and the bad people of the LGA have decided that where you want us to go is where we will go,” the chairman said.

Also speaking, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area, Mr Ikechukwu Obuzor, said Wike had restored hope to the people of Ahoada West and pledged their total allegiance to him.

“I want to say that we are standing firm with you. Wherever you go, we will go. Be rest assured come 2027, Ahoada West will deliver the needed results for you,” he said.

Earlier, the Chairman of Ahoada Local Government Council, Mr Chita Eugene, described Wike as the “political field marshal of the South-South” and praised him for attracting what he termed unprecedented development to Rivers State, adding that the visit symbolised effective leadership and service.

Similarly, the member representing Ahoada West/Ogba-Egbema/Ndoni Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Victor Obuzor, said the minister deserved continued support, noting that his tenure as governor brought significant transformation to the state.

In his remarks, Wike said he was in the area to appreciate residents for the massive support given to him and President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections, insisting that Rivers State must correct its leadership direction in 2027 to reclaim its political relevance.

“Already, Rivers State is being respected because of what we are doing in FCT. We need a leader we can trust to drive our dear state to glory and progress,” the minister said.