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Wike speaks on possible role if Jonathan declares for 2027 presidency

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike

Wike speaks on possible role if Jonathan declares for 2027 presidency

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he will not mince words if former President Goodluck Jonathan consults him about returning to the presidential race in 2027.

Wike made the remark on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja amid growing speculation that Jonathan may be eyeing a comeback on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“Jonathan has never told me. He has never called me one day to say, ‘look, I’m being pressured to run,’” Wike said. “If he calls me and asks me, I’ll be able to tell him my mind, what I feel.”

Although Jonathan has yet to declare his intentions, political circles have been abuzz following comments by former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, who hinted last month that the ex-president would contest in 2027.

Speaking after the PDP congress in Minna, Niger State, Gana said Nigerians had seen the performance of other leaders since Jonathan left office and were now clamouring for his return.

“In 2015, former President Goodluck Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. After him, another President ruled for eight years, and now another has ruled for two years,” Gana said.

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“Nigerians have seen the difference, and the difference is very clear. Nigerians are now asking us to bring back our friend, former President Goodluck Jonathan. I can confirm that Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will contest the presidential election in 2027 as PDP candidate.”

Jonathan has reportedly held several strategic meetings with key political figures, further fuelling speculation about a possible return.

However, Wike, who once shared a close political alliance with Jonathan, has previously cautioned him against re-entering the race.

At an earlier media briefing, Wike warned the former president not to fall into the hands of political actors who, he claimed, deceived him in the past.

“I know Jonathan very well. He has international respect and should maintain that,” Wike said. “These same people weighing Jonathan down are the ones who played him in 2015. They are only trying to cause confusion in the party.”

“People pushing Jonathan, what strength do they have? Were they not the same people who worked against him in 2015?” he added.

As the 2027 election season inches closer, the PDP is expected to face internal debates over its flagbearer, with Jonathan’s possible return likely to stir fresh political calculations.

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2027: Adeleke’s Camp Promises 1.5 Million Votes for Tinubu in Osun

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October 14, 2026

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2027: Adeleke’s Camp Promises 1.5 Million Votes for Tinubu in Osun

The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has pledged to mobilise 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, following the governor’s appointment as the state coordinator of the president’s re-election campaign.

The council, through its Director-General, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, announced the pledge on Tuesday, October 13, while welcoming Adeleke’s inclusion in the revised All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council.

Oyewumi said the political structure of the Accord Party in Osun State would work towards securing Tinubu’s victory, expressing confidence that Adeleke would justify the confidence placed in him by the president.

“The Imole Campaign Council welcomes the appointment of Governor Adeleke as State Coordinator of the PBAT Presidential Campaign Council in Osun,” Oyewumi said.

He described the appointment as well deserved and assured Tinubu that the governor would work towards delivering the state for the president in the forthcoming election.

“We promise the President, just like Governor Adeleke said some time ago, that we will deliver 1.5 million votes to ensure his victory in the coming presidential election,” the council’s director-general said.

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The council also urged Osun residents to continue supporting Adeleke, linking the governor’s administration to Tinubu’s re-election bid.

“Our message to the people of Osun State is to keep trusting and supporting Governor Adeleke as he continues to deliver on his campaign promises. A vote for President Tinubu is a support for Governor Adeleke,” the statement added.

Adeleke’s appointment places him at the centre of Tinubu’s campaign mobilisation in Osun, even though the governor belongs to the Accord Party rather than the ruling APC.

The revised campaign council also names prominent political figures, including Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, in key campaign roles.

The appointments indicate an effort to build support for Tinubu beyond the APC’s formal membership as political parties and influential figures position themselves ahead of the 2027 general election.

In a separate development, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has also expressed support for Soludo’s appointment as Anambra coordinator of Tinubu’s presidential campaign.

APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opera, said the party had adopted Tinubu as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 election, citing its commitment to cooperation with the Federal Government.

The latest political alignments come as parties and campaign organisations begin strengthening their structures ahead of the next presidential contest.

However, the 1.5 million votes promised by Adeleke’s camp remain a campaign target. The actual number of votes Tinubu receives in Osun will depend on voter participation and the choices made by eligible voters on election day.

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APC Expands Tinubu’s Campaign Council, Names Wike, Adeleke, Soludo

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October 14, 2026

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Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo

APC Expands Tinubu’s Campaign Council, Names Wike, Adeleke, Soludo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expanded its presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election, naming Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and several other prominent political figures to key positions.

The revised list, released on Tuesday, October 13, reflects the ruling party’s efforts to broaden its political support base ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

The appointments have attracted attention because Wike belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Soludo is a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), while Adeleke belongs to the Accord Party.

Under the new arrangement, Wike will coordinate the APC’s presidential campaign in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. Soludo has been assigned responsibility for Anambra State, while Adeleke will coordinate campaign activities in Osun State.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola are also among the prominent figures featured in the expanded campaign structure.

Oyetola was appointed Deputy National Coordinator I for Stakeholders’ Mobilisation in the South-West.

President Tinubu will serve as chairman of the campaign council, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda as vice-chairmen.

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq have been named deputy vice-chairmen.

Senator Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State, retains his position as Director-General of the campaign council.

Other deputy directors-general include Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole will oversee mobilisation, while Femi Gbajabiamila will handle administration. Works Minister David Umahi has been assigned responsibility for infrastructure mobilisation and sensitisation.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as secretary of the council, with APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru as deputy secretary and Hadiza Bala Usman as assistant secretary.

The revised structure also provides for campaign coordinators across the six geopolitical zones and at state level, including arrangements for states where the APC does not control the governorship.

The list includes 14 advisers, among them former Osun State Governor Bisi Akande, former Ogun State Governor Segun Osoba, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun and former APC National Secretary Iyiola Omisore. Former Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun is also among the advisers.

The expanded council follows the initial list released in August, which generated questions about the campaign structure and the distribution of responsibilities. The latest revision introduces additional appointments and adjusts several positions within the council.

The inclusion of Wike, Adeleke and Soludo also highlights the importance of political alliances beyond the APC’s formal membership as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential election.

On Wednesday, October 14, reports indicated that the PDP, APGA and Accord had expressed support for the participation of their respective political figures in Tinubu’s campaign council.

The APC is expected to use the expanded structure to coordinate nationwide mobilisation, engage political stakeholders and strengthen its campaign organisation ahead of the election.

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2027: Tompolo Unveils 57 Tinubu Campaign Vehicles, Warns Lagosians Against 2023 Repeat

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October 13, 2026

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2027: Tompolo Unveils 57 Tinubu Campaign Vehicles, Warns Lagosians Against 2023 Repeat

High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has urged Lagos residents to prevent a repeat of the 2023 presidential election outcome in the state, as his political support group unveiled 57 campaign vehicles for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

Tompolo, grand patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, made the call on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during a campaign event in Lagos. He was represented by Kestin Pondi, who presented the vehicles to the movement’s state coordinators for grassroots mobilisation.

Tompolo urged supporters to intensify efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential election, stressing the need for a stronger campaign structure across Lagos communities.

“What happened in 2023 must not repeat. He must win convincingly in 2027,” he said through his representative.

He also encouraged eligible residents to take advantage of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration exercise and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to participate in the election.

Tompolo argued that Tinubu’s experience as governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 should inform residents’ assessment of his leadership. He urged voters to support the president’s re-election, describing the administration’s policies as reforms that require more time to consolidate.

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The position reflects the campaign group’s support for Tinubu, although the effects of the administration’s economic and other policies remain subjects of public debate.

The unveiling of the 57 campaign vehicles is part of the movement’s strategy to expand its grassroots presence and take its message directly to households and communities ahead of the election.

The group has also organised campaign activities in other states. In Kano, it unveiled 50 vehicles in September, while its activities in Katsina and Taraba included the presentation of vehicles and the inauguration of state coordinators.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the event, expressed support for the administration, saying Nigeria was moving towards economic stability under Tinubu’s leadership.

The campaign mobilisation comes as political parties and support groups begin strengthening their structures ahead of the 2027 general election.

In the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, then the Labour Party candidate, defeated Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. Tinubu, however, won the national election and was declared president by INEC.

The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’s latest initiative signals an effort by Tinubu’s supporters to strengthen their organisation in Lagos and secure a different result in the state in 2027. The vehicles are intended to support campaign activities and grassroots outreach as the political contest approaches.