Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State will “correct the leadership mistake” made at the state level in the 2027 elections. Wike made the statement during a thank-you visit to the people of Khana in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. “We will not make the same mistake again at the state level in 2027. Giadom said this during Wike’s ‘thank you’ visit to the people of Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers. Describing Wike as a “dependable leader” in Rivers politics, Giadom assured the minister that there would be no political force in Gokana other than Wike.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2025 07:39 UTC