Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns over the ongoing screening of aspirants by the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, stating that he has no involvement in the party’s internal affairs.
Speaking to journalists on Monday during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in the FCT ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office, Wike said he could not comment on the APC screening process because he is not a member of the party.
“I am not a member of the APC, so I don’t know what is happening in their screening. Even if they publish the results, why would I comment? I don’t know the reasons they have,” he said.
The former Rivers State governor stressed that he only speaks on matters that concern him directly, adding, “What pertains to me is what I will talk about, not what does not concern me. I’m not a native doctor, neither am I a prophet.”
On political developments ahead of the 2027 elections in Rivers State, Wike said his “rainbow coalition” would base its decisions on political strength and strategic alliances rather than party affiliation.
“That is the essence of the rainbow coalition in Rivers State. We will look at where we have strength, compare notes and vote accordingly,” he stated.
