Ahoada west: The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers has announced its commitment to following the directives of Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in preparation for the 2027 general elections in the state. Mr. Rejoice Otobo, the Chairman of APC in the area, made this declaration during Wike’s ‘thank you’ visit to the LGA on Sunday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Otobo assured Wike that the community would support him due to the achievements recorded in the LGA during his tenure as governor. Otobo emphasized their readiness to act according to Wike’s guidance, stating, “We await instructions from you on the 2027 elections. Wherever you ask us to go, there we shall go; whatever you ask us to do is what we will do.”
Similarly, Mr. Ikechukwu Obuzor, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area, expressed gratitude for Wike’s contributions to Ahoada and pledged full loyalty to him. He assured Wike of the community’s unwavering support, saying, “I want to say that we are standing firm with you: wherever you go, we will go. Be rest assured that come 2027, Ahoada West will go with you in total.”
Additionally, Mr. Chita Eugene, the Chairman of the council, commended Wike, referring to him as “the political field marshall of South-South.” He praised Wike for the developments he has brought to Rivers, framing the visit as a celebration of leadership and public service.
Rep. Victor Obuzor, representing Ahoada West/Ogba-Egbema/Ndoni Federal Constituency, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the transformation of Rivers under Wike’s governance. The Sheyi Tinubu Support Group, led by Chidi Amadi, also pledged their backing for Wike and the re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu.
Wike, in his remarks, expressed gratitude for the support he received during the 2023 elections and emphasized the need to restore Rivers’ reputation for good governance. He stressed the importance of correcting leadership errors to regain the state’s former glory in the political landscape of the country, noting, “Already, Rivers is being respected because of what we are doing in FCT.”