APC chieftain urges Tinubu to appoint Wike as campaign DG for 2027, praising FCT minister’s political strength and mobilisation capacity

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, on Monday, 23 March 2026, called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as Director-General of his 2027 Presidential Campaign Council in what is being described as the Wike campaign DG Tinubu proposal.

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Dike, a Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, made the call while speaking with journalists, insisting that Wike possesses the political strength and nationwide influence required to coordinate a successful re-election campaign for the President.

According to him, Wike’s political record and organisational capacity make him uniquely positioned to manage campaign strategy, mobilisation and funding structures effectively.

The Wike campaign DG Tinubu suggestion has sparked attention within political circles, particularly given Wike’s prominent role in recent electoral dynamics and his cross-party political engagements.

Dike argued that the FCT Minister has consistently demonstrated strong political instincts, claiming that he understands electoral strategy and knows how to build winning coalitions across different regions of the country.

He further stated that Wike’s influence across political structures could help consolidate support for the President ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The APC chieftain also referenced Wike’s past electoral involvement in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, describing him as a decisive political figure with a track record of delivering electoral outcomes.

He added that Wike’s leadership style, according to his assessment, reflects strong commitment and strategic discipline, qualities he believes are essential for a campaign director-general.

The call has added fresh momentum to ongoing political discussions around the composition of the President’s anticipated re-election campaign structure.

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While there has been no official response from the Presidency, the Wike campaign DG Tinubu proposal continues to generate debate within political and party circles.