Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has opened up on the root cause of his ongoing political battles, claiming that All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are bitter over his appointment by President Bola Tinubu.

 

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Arise News on Tuesday, the former Rivers State governor revealed that the animosity against him didn't start overnight—it began the moment President Tinubu handed him the prestigious FCT ministerial portfolio.

 

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### **"They Misled Fubara and Took His Money"**

 

Wike directly linked the friction between himself and his successor, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to external interference by APC governors.

 

According to Wike, these governors actively misled Fubara into turning against him during the political feud in Rivers State, allegedly capitalizing on the rift for financial gain.

 

> *"All these things you are seeing didn’t start today, it started with the ministerial position. They are not happy that I was given Minister of FCT. During the crisis with my Governor, they misled my governor and parted ways with some money. They couldn’t give the governor a second term."*

 

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### **Key Highlights from Wike's Arise News Interview:**

 

* **Political Jealousy:** APC governors were aggrieved that a key member of the opposition PDP was handed one of the most powerful positions in Tinubu's cabinet.

* **Fubara’s Ambitions Dented:** Despite egging Fubara on, the APC governors failed to secure a second-term commitment for the Rivers State governor.

* **Governors Are Not "Alpha and Omega":** Wike warned governors against feeling invincible, reminding them that winning elections takes far more than holding executive power. He recalled defeating a sitting governor's anointed candidate when he first won the Rivers governorship.

* **2027 Election Outlook:** Wike expressed absolute confidence in his political faction, declaring that his "Rainbow Coalition" will not pose any issue heading into the 2027 general elections.

 

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### **What This Means for 2027**

 

Wike's latest remarks underscore the deepening cracks within both the APC hierarchy and the power dynamics in Rivers State. By openly calling out APC governors, the FCT Minister has signaled that he won't be backing down anytime soon—setting the stage for an intense political showdown as alignment strategies for the 2027 elections gather momentum.