Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, belongs to his political camp, while declaring that they all belong to President Bola Tinubu.

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Wike made the statement on Friday while speaking with journalists during an inspection exercise in Abuja, as he commented on Adeleke’s recent visits to him and President Tinubu amid political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

The FCT minister said the 2027 presidential election would be characterised by extensive political alliances, insisting that more politicians and groups would join the coalition supporting Tinubu.

Wike said some members of the African Democratic Congress were attempting to claim credit for Adeleke’s electoral victory, but argued that the governor was now fully aligned with Tinubu.

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He said, “I told you that the 2027 election would be the most in-depth election. I have told ADC who are talking about, oh, they helped Adeleke to win, they just wanted to go ahead and harvest what they never planted, you know.” FILE: Tinubu and Adeleke

According to Wike, Adeleke’s decision to visit Tinubu and himself showed where the Osun governor’s political allegiance lay.

Wike added that the political realignment was still unfolding, saying Nigerians should expect more groups to join the alliance supporting the President.

He said, “And so, we went to bed last night and encouraged ourselves to continue. And the next few weeks, watch what is going to happen. You will see a larger rainbow coalition in this country supporting Mr President.”

The former Rivers State governor also dismissed suggestions that the 2027 political contest had already been settled.

He said, “You will see more. And that’s why I said, the election is not concluded. It’s not concluded.”

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria