The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi over the turnout at a town hall meeting he reportedly held in Cross River State, as political activities build-up ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Wike, who spoke during a media interaction with journalists on Tuesday, October 13, claimed that fewer than 200 people attended the meeting, where Amaechi reportedly discussed the chances of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar winning the 2027 presidential election.
.According to reports, Amaechi argued that Atiku could have an electoral advantage because he is from northern Nigeria, while President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi and former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke are from the South.Wike questioned the reasoning behind the prediction, arguing that a candidate’s geographical origin alone cannot determine the outcome of a presidential election.The minister also referred to the 2023 presidential election, when Tinubu defeated Atiku and Obi, despite the regional considerations surrounding the contest.”I have always told you people, 2027 will be totally different from 2023,” Wike said.The development places Cross River State in the spotlight of the political debate ahead of the 2027 elections, as political figures use engagements across the country to assess their support and promote their electoral strategies.
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.