President Tinubu says APC will welcome FCT Minister Nyesom Wike “with open doors” if he decides to join the ruling party, sparking fresh defection rumours.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday hinted that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike could be welcomed into the All Progressives Congress (APC) if he chooses to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking while commissioning the Arterial Road N16 and other roads in Abuja, Tinubu praised Wike’s performance. “Even though Wike is not yet a member of our party, we are very proud of him. He is doing well. When he decides to join us, we will open our doors wide,” the President said.
Wike, a top PDP figure, has worked closely with the Tinubu administration, prompting ongoing speculation about a possible defection. Tinubu’s remarks further fuel talk as the 2027 political landscape begins to form.
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