Former governor of Rivers State and Minister designate, Nyesom Wike, made a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje, in Abuja on Tuesday.
Wike’s visit comes in the midst of ongoing speculation about his political affiliations following his activities in the 2023 election, where he worked against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his subsequent nomination as minister.
Despite his involvement in opposition party politics, Wike has consistently denied any plans to join the ruling APC.
The incumbent Rivers State Governor, Mr Simi Fubara, during a thanksgiving service organized in Wike’s honor after he handed over power had requested that Wike should not distance himself if he decides to align with the ruling party.
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He stated, “While we are seeing signs that it’s like you want to go over to the other side with everybody wishing that, please don’t be too far from me because I know that the sharks, the tigers are really around looking for what to hurt. So, being around would continue to guide and put my head straight for the purpose of this state.”
The speculation around Wike’s potential defection to the ruling party escalated after he was linked to President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.
These developments have stirred concern among PDP leaders, leading to discussions about potential sanctions against the former Rivers governor.
