The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State residents will not repeat past political mistakes ahead of the 2027 general elections, signalling an early mobilisation drive in the state.
Wike made the remarks on Tuesday during a visit to Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he disclosed that political activities would commence in January 2026.
The former Rivers State governor cautioned residents against making political choices they might later regret, stressing the need for careful decision-making as the next election cycle approaches.
“We won’t make mistakes again. The first one you have done – have they said thank you? So, if you make another mistake, that means they will drive you out,” Wike said.
Although he did not mention Governor Siminalayi Fubara by name, the comments are widely seen as a veiled reference to the lingering political rift between both men.
Fubara, who succeeded Wike as governor in 2023, has overseen a sharply divided political environment in Rivers State, marked by an intense struggle over control of the state’s political structure.
The crisis later escalated into a constitutional confrontation that culminated in the declaration of a state of emergency and the governor’s suspension, further deepening political tensions in the state.