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Despite his public declaration that he holds no intention of contesting the 2027 presidential election, sources close to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, allege that a clandestine political structure is rapidly taking shape. A purported “Wike-For-President 2027 Committee” is reported to have held a secret meeting recently, where it nominated national and zonal coordinators, while simultaneously blacklisting former allies who are reportedly tagged as “turncoats.”
The move, if confirmed, signals a powerful undercurrent of political ambition and a deepening of old grudges that could significantly reshape the landscape ahead of the next general election.
The Secret Assembly and Command Structure
According to highly placed but anonymous sources familiar with the development, the closed-door meeting focused on establishing a nationwide grassroots network capable of transitioning into a formidable campaign platform if and when Mr. Wike chooses to declare his candidacy.
The committee is alleged to have named a National Coordinator and several Zonal Coordinators to head the structure across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The primary mandate of these appointed officials is reportedly to mobilize support, establish a presence at the ward level, and begin compiling a database of potential loyalists.
The very formation of this structure contradicts Mr. Wike’s recent public posture, where he repeatedly stated that his primary focus is on the development of the FCT under the current administration. However, political observers suggest this parallel organization is designed to keep his options open and maintain his political leverage.
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Allegations Against Former Allies
Perhaps the most explosive detail emerging from the alleged meeting is the exclusion of several prominent political figures, notably some who were part of the powerful G5 Governors (or Integrity Group) that campaigned against the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023.
Sources claim that the committee has designated certain former allies as “turncoats” who are not to be integrated into the new structure. This label is reportedly directed at politicians who have since reconciled with or shown loyalty to the established PDP national leadership following the 2023 electoral cycle.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is among those allegedly ruled out. Makinde, a key member of the original G5, has maintained a complex political relationship with Wike since the last election. His alleged exclusion underscores a deep-seated suspicion within Wike’s camp regarding the loyalty of figures perceived to have betrayed the group’s core principles or sought personal political settlement.
This punitive measure suggests that Wike’s political maneuvers are driven not just by ambition, but by a desire for retribution and a commitment to only work with those who demonstrated unswerving loyalty during the highly fractured 2023 election period.
Wike’s Official Stance and Political Implications
While these reports generate significant buzz in Nigeria’s political class, Minister Wike has publicly disavowed any 2027 presidential aspiration. His persistent denial, however, is being viewed by many as a classic political strategy—maintaining deniability while quietly building the necessary groundwork.
The establishment of this alleged shadow committee, coupled with the open targeting of former G5 members, confirms two major political realities:
The 2023 wounds are far from healed: The internal conflicts that tore the PDP apart remain potent forces shaping future alliances.
Wike remains a kingmaker (or king-in-waiting): Even as an FCT Minister, Wike continues to exercise considerable influence, keeping both his former party (PDP) and his current political associates guessing about his ultimate intentions for the 2027 elections.
Until a formal declaration is made, this secretive structure ensures that Nyesom Wike continues to dominate political headlines and remains a central, unpredictable figure in Nigeria’s political future.
The available video further explores the long-standing political drama surrounding the PDP’s zoning arrangement and Wike’s strong influence on the South’s push for the presidency Wike’s Stance on 2027 Zoning.
