Wike: Amaechi, David Mark cannot deliver Rivers, Benue for ADC in 2027

Nyesom Wike has dismissed the chances of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers and Benue States, insisting key opposition figures cannot deliver their home states in the 2027 elections.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Wike said former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi does not have the political weight to swing Rivers State in favour of ADC.

He pointed to previous elections, recalling that despite Amaechi’s influence within the then-ruling All Progressives Congress, the party failed to take control of the state.

“Are we saying today, if an election is conducted in Rivers State today, that Rotimi Amaechi will deliver Rivers State to ADC?” Wike asked.

He added: “Remember, he was a governor. When I came to run as governor, he was in the APC. Who defeated him? And he was the DG of the campaign then.”

Wike also referenced the 2019 governorship election, saying he retained power in Rivers despite what he described as federal backing for the opposition.

Turning to Benue politics, the FCT minister said former Senate President David Mark would also struggle to secure victory for ADC in his state.

“Take, for example, Benue, where the former senate president, their so-called chairman of the party, his daughter won under APC, and he was in PDP,” he said.