President Bola Tinubu has extended an open invitation to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 and other infrastructure in the Katampe District of Abuja, President Tinubu commended Wike’s contribution to governance and light-heartedly referenced the minister’s signature tune from his previous political rallies.
“We have somebody Nyesom Wike, he is not a member of my party (APC), not yet.
“But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will enjoy singing ‘as e dey pain dem, e dey sweet us,’Tinubu said.
Wike, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been aligning himself with Tinubu’s administration, despite remaining a PDP member.
Tinubu’s remarks drew laughter from the audience, including Wike, reflecting their continued mutuality.
Wike has pledged to support Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 and lead the campaign in Rivers State.
His actions have deepened internal rifts within the PDP, with some party loyalists questioning his loyalty.
Wike recently called for the zoning of the PDP’s presidential ticket to the South ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasizing the need for equity and inclusiveness.
Tinubu’s welcome may signal a potential shift in Wike’s political affiliation, further weakening the PDP.
The party’s internal tensions are likely to persist, with Wike’s actions and statements continuing to spark controversy.
